What origin is the name Lamar?

Lamar comes from french naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Lamar a popular name?

Lamar is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Lamar?

Names from the same french tradition pair naturally with Lamar — for example Charlotte, Isabelle, Josephine. You can browse more on our french names page.

Lamar

Q: Is Lamar a rare name?

Yes. Lamar does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Lamar

Lamar

Boy

french

2 syllables

Lamar is a french boy's name meaning "A name of French origin that translates to 'of the sea' or 'famous land,' often associated with coastal or prominent territories.".

With french roots, Lamar is a boy name that means "A name of French origin that translates to 'of the sea' or 'famous land,' often associated with coastal or prominent territories.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: french
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name of French origin that translates to 'of the sea' or 'famous land,' often associated with coastal or prominent territories.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Lamar

Very rare in US records

What does Lamar mean?

Lamar is a boy name of french origin meaning "A name of French origin that translates to 'of the sea' or 'famous land,' often associated with coastal or prominent territories.".