Ilan 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

Ilan Rank #1,450
Lamar Rank #1,517

Ilan is more popular, ranked #1450 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilan ___

  • Ilan Noah
  • Ilan Asher
  • Ilan David
  • Ilan Michael
  • Ilan Joseph
  • Ilan Elijah

Lamar ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilan

Noa Maya Eli Talia Ariel

If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilan or Lamar more popular?

Ilan is more popular, ranked #1450 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Ilan and Lamar mean?

Ilan means "tree" (Hebrew origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Ilan and Lamar boy or girl names?

Ilan is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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