Lamar vs Steve

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
Steve Rank #1,693

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1693 for Steve.

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

Steve ___

  • Steve James
  • Steve Allen
  • Steve Ray
  • Steve Michael
  • Steve Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

If you choose Steve

Dave Mike Karen Linda Brian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamar or Steve more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Steve at #1693 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Steve mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Steve means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Lamar and Steve boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Steve is primarily a boy name.

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