Lamar vs Vanity

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
Vanity Rank #6,590

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #6590 for Vanity.

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

Vanity ___

  • Vanity Rose
  • Vanity Mae
  • Vanity Claire
  • Vanity Jean
  • Vanity Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

If you choose Vanity

Valor Verity Beau August Celeste

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamar or Vanity more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Vanity at #6590 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Vanity mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Vanity means "emptiness, futility" (Latin vanitas origin).

Are Lamar and Vanity boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Vanity is primarily a girl name.

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