Keller vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keller

Boy #1,626 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cellar keeper, wine steward"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

German American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,626
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kell

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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

Keller Rank #1,626
Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1626 for Keller.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keller ___

  • Keller James
  • Keller Reid
  • Keller Thomas
  • Keller Grant
  • Keller Hugh
  • Keller Brooks

Lamar ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keller

Harper Beckett Sloane Griffin Rowan

If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keller or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Keller at #1626 in the United States.

What do Keller and Lamar mean?

Keller means "cellar keeper, wine steward" (German origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Keller and Lamar boy or girl names?

Keller is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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