Lamar vs Tariq

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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Tariq

Boy #1,405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Somali African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,405
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
T, Riq

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Lamar Rank #1,517
Tariq Rank #1,405

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 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

Tariq ___

  • Tariq Hassan
  • Tariq Ibrahim
  • Tariq Malik
  • Tariq Amir
  • Tariq Rashid
  • Tariq Khalid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

If you choose Tariq

Malik Amir Kareem Nadia Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamar or Tariq more popular?

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Tariq mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Tariq means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin).

Are Lamar and Tariq boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Tariq is primarily a boy name.

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