Jessiah 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jessiah Rank #1,649
Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1649 for Jessiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jessiah ___

  • Jessiah James
  • Jessiah Lee
  • Jessiah Alexander
  • Jessiah Michael
  • Jessiah Cole
  • Jessiah David

Lamar ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jessiah

Elijah Isaiah Josiah Aaliyah Zara

If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jessiah or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Jessiah at #1649 in the United States.

What do Jessiah and Lamar mean?

Jessiah means "God heals" (Hebrew origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Jessiah and Lamar boy or girl names?

Jessiah is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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