Henri vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henri

Boy #1,593 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, lord of the house"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Finnish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,593
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hen, Ren

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Henri Rank #1,593
Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1593 for Henri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henri ___

  • Henri Louis
  • Henri Jean
  • Henri Paul
  • Henri Pierre
  • Henri Marc
  • Henri Olivier

Lamar ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Henri

Amelie Sophie Lucie Emile Margot

If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henri or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Henri at #1593 in the United States.

What do Henri and Lamar mean?

Henri means "home ruler, lord of the house" (Old High German origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Henri and Lamar boy or girl names?

Henri is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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