Lam

Q: Is Lam a boy or girl name?

Lam is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #12039, and as a girl name it ranks #57709.

Q: How popular is the name Lam?

Lam is ranked #12039 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ l-AM ]

Boy Name #12,039 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Lam is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-AM.

Parents who love the name Lam often also consider Aquino, Tyke, Walford .

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Popularity Over Time

#12,039

Current Rank

Peaked 1983 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,039
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Lamar #1517 Lamont #2618 Lamir #3746

Middle Name Ideas

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Lam Chase

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Lam Dylan

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Lam David

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Lam Ace

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Lam Aiden

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Lam Asher

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Lam Ethan

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Lam Carter

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Lam Cole

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Lam Dean

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Also a Girl Name

Lam is also used as a girl name, ranked #57709.

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Similar Names

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Clearance Boy English Aquino Boy Latin aqua Heyder Boy Arabic Kara Boy Italian/Celtic Dazir Boy Arabic Shakeem Boy Arabic Walford Boy Old English Walh + ford

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lam

Is Lam a boy or girl name?

Lam is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12039. As a girl name, it is ranked #57709. Lam is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Lam?

Lam is pronounced l-AM.

How popular is the name Lam?

Lam is currently ranked #12039 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Lam a common or rare name?

Lam is an uncommon name, ranked #12039 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lam

Lam is a boy name .

Is Lam a boy or girl name? Lam is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,039 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #57,709. Lam is more commonly used as a boy name.

Lam is currently ranked #12,039 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Lam include Lamar, Lamont, Lamir . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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