Lamar vs Nick

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

✓ All Clear
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Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Lamar Rank #1,517
Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 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

Nick ___

  • Nick James
  • Nick Thomas
  • Nick Alexander
  • Nick Michael
  • Nick Ryan
  • Nick Andrew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

If you choose Nick

Mike Chris Matt Jake Steph

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamar or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Nick mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Lamar and Nick boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.

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