Gemmalee 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

Gemmalee Rank #6,489
Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #6489 for Gemmalee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gemmalee ___

  • Gemmalee Rose
  • Gemmalee Mae
  • Gemmalee Claire
  • Gemmalee Joy
  • Gemmalee Faith
  • Gemmalee Kate

Lamar ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gemmalee

Rosalie Annabelle Emmett Jasper Violet

If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gemmalee or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Gemmalee at #6489 in the United States.

What do Gemmalee and Lamar mean?

Gemmalee means "precious gem, jewel" (Latin via Italian origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Gemmalee and Lamar boy or girl names?

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

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