Lamar vs Linus

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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Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,423
Total SSA Count
129
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lin, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Lamar Rank #1,517
Linus Rank #1,423

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lamar ___

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

Linus ___

  • Linus James
  • Linus August
  • Linus Theodore
  • Linus Oliver
  • Linus Felix
  • Linus Hugo

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lamar

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If you choose Linus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamar or Linus more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Linus mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Lamar and Linus boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.

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