"The love"
Origin: French
Language: French
Lamour
A distinctive 2-syllable boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
French
American
African-American
Romantic
Poetic
Unique
French
Passionate
Meaning & Origin
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Popularity Over Time
#40,035
Current Rank
Rare
Trend
Hidden Gem
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Famous People Named Lamour
D
Dorothy Lamour
Actress
1914
American actress and singer famous for the Road to... comedy films with Bob Hope and Bing Crosby.
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #40,035
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Cultural Origins
- French American African-American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
La
Mour
Middle Name Ideas
Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, French heritage match, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, French heritage match, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, French heritage match, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, American heritage match, extended 2-3 combo
Sibling Names
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lamour
What does the name Lamour mean?
"The love" (from French)
What is the origin of the name Lamour?
Lamour has French, American, and African-American origins. In French, it means "The love".
Is Lamour a boy or girl name?
Lamour is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Lamour?
Lamour is currently ranked #40035 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Lamour?
Common nicknames for Lamour include La and Mour.
What are good middle names for Lamour?
Popular middle name pairings include Lamour Jean, Lamour Louis, Lamour Andre, and Lamour Pierre.
What are good sibling names for Lamour?
Names that pair well with Lamour as siblings include Amour, Desire, Blaise, and Renee.
How many syllables does Lamour have?
Lamour has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Lamour a common or rare name?
Lamour is an uncommon name, ranked #40035 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Lamour
Lamour is a boy name with French, American, and African-American origins . The name means "The love" in French .
Lamour is currently ranked #40,035 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Lamour has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Lamour include La and Mour. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lamour include Lamont . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.