Lamar

Meaning of Lamar

From the land; The water

Lamar has German/French roots — browse every German/French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lamar

After ranking as high as #638 in 2000, Lamar has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Lamar

• Kendrick Lamar
  Rapper, songwriter, record producer
• Lamar Jackson
  NFL Quarterback
• Lamar Odom
  Basketball player
• Lamar Alexander
  Former U.S. Senator
• Lamar Miller
  NFL Running Back

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Questions about the name Lamar

What does the name Lamar mean?

Lamar means from the land; the water, and it comes from German/French origins.

Is Lamar a boy's or a girl's name?

Lamar is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Lamar?

Lamar did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Lamar most popular?

Lamar peaked at #638 in 2000.