Huntley vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Huntley

Boy #1,701 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woodland clearing used for hunting"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,701
Total SSA Count
98
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hunt, Lee

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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

Huntley Rank #1,701
Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1701 for Huntley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Huntley ___

  • Huntley James
  • Huntley Reid
  • Huntley Cole
  • Huntley Thomas
  • Huntley Grant
  • Huntley Wayne

Lamar ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Huntley

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If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Huntley or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Huntley at #1701 in the United States.

What do Huntley and Lamar mean?

Huntley means "woodland clearing used for hunting" (Old English origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Huntley and Lamar boy or girl names?

Huntley is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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