Lamar vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamar or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Theodore mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Lamar and Theodore boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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