Lamar vs Malaki

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

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Popularity Comparison

Lamar Rank #1,517
Malaki Rank #1,389

Malaki is more popular, ranked #1389 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

Malaki ___

  • Malaki James
  • Malaki Emmanuel
  • Malaki David
  • Malaki Isaiah
  • Malaki Elijah
  • Malaki Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

If you choose Malaki

Elijah Isaiah Micah Naomi Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamar or Malaki more popular?

Malaki is more popular, ranked #1389 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Malaki mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Malaki means "my messenger, my angel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lamar and Malaki boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Malaki is primarily a boy name.

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