Lamar vs Milton

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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Milton

Boy #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,429
Total SSA Count
128
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Milt

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lamar Rank #1,517
Milton Rank #1,429

Milton is more popular, ranked #1429 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

Milton ___

  • Milton James
  • Milton Edward
  • Milton Charles
  • Milton Henry
  • Milton Robert
  • Milton Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

If you choose Milton

Florence Eleanor Clifford Mabel Edith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamar or Milton more popular?

Milton is more popular, ranked #1429 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Milton mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin).

Are Lamar and Milton boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Milton is primarily a boy name.

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