What does the name Lamar mean?

The name Lamar means "The sea".

What is the origin of the name Lamar?

Lamar is a name of French origin.

In 2023, 117 babies were named Lamar in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Lamar is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 117 ↘

All-Time Total: 33,556

Peak Year: 1989

Lamar is a French name derived from the Old French surname "de la mare," meaning "of the pool" or "of the sea."

Boy names closely related to Lamar

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Girl names closely related to Lamar

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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