Emmily vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamar

Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

African American French American Southern US

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,517
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar, Lam

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emmily Rank #6,670
Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #6670 for Emmily.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmily ___

  • Emmily Grace
  • Emmily Rose
  • Emmily Jane
  • Emmily Anne
  • Emmily Claire
  • Emmily Kate

Lamar ___

  • Lamar James
  • Lamar Anthony
  • Lamar Marcus
  • Lamar Deon
  • Lamar Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emmily

Charlotte Olivia Sophie Henry William

If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmily or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Emmily at #6670 in the United States.

What do Emmily and Lamar mean?

Emmily means "rival, striving to excel" (Latin origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Emmily and Lamar boy or girl names?

Emmily is primarily a girl name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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