Lamari vs Latham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamari

Boy #5,382 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, the pool"

Origin: Old French (Lamar component)

Cultural Roots

African-American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,382
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lam, Mari, LM

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Latham

Boy #5,539 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"at the barns, near the granary"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,539
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lath, Latch

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lamari Rank #5,382
Latham Rank #5,539

Lamari is more popular, ranked #5382 vs #5539 for Latham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lamari ___

  • Lamari James
  • Lamari Andre
  • Lamari Dion
  • Lamari Malik
  • Lamari Antoine
  • Lamari Jerome

Latham ___

  • Latham James
  • Latham William
  • Latham Henry
  • Latham George
  • Latham Edward
  • Latham Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lamari

Amari Kamari Zara Destiny Jaylen

If you choose Latham

Fletcher Holden Weston Hadley Sutton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamari or Latham more popular?

Lamari is more popular, ranked #5382 compared to Latham at #5539 in the United States.

What do Lamari and Latham mean?

Lamari means "of the sea, the pool" (Old French (Lamar component) origin). Latham means "at the barns, near the granary" (Old Norse origin).

Are Lamari and Latham boy or girl names?

Lamari is primarily a boy name. Latham is primarily a boy name.

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