Jamar 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

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Popularity Comparison

Jamar Rank #1,664
Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1664 for Jamar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jamar ___

  • Jamar Lee
  • Jamar James
  • Jamar Andre
  • Jamar Deshawn
  • Jamar Anthony
  • Jamar Xavier

Lamar ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jamar

Jamal Amari Nasir Imani Amara

If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamar or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Jamar at #1664 in the United States.

What do Jamar and Lamar mean?

Jamar means "handsome, beautiful" (Arabic origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Jamar and Lamar boy or girl names?

Jamar is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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