Laken vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laken

Girl #1,220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the lake, lake dweller"

Origin: Old French/Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,220
Total SSA Count
193
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lake, Lakie

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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

Laken Rank #1,220
Lamar Rank #1,517

Laken is more popular, ranked #1220 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Laken ___

  • Laken Grace
  • Laken Marie
  • Laken Elise
  • Laken Jane
  • Laken Blair
  • Laken Faye

Lamar ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lamar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laken or Lamar more popular?

Laken is more popular, ranked #1220 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Laken and Lamar mean?

Laken means "from the lake, lake dweller" (Old French/Latin origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Laken and Lamar boy or girl names?

Laken is primarily a girl name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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