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Delmar
Delmar means “The pond”. It is a boy's name of Surname origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Delmar? It is a boy name whose meaning is "The pond", rooted in Surname naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Delmer.
Delmar meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: The pond
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Delmar to related Surname baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Delmar as D·E·L·M·A·R, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Delmar is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Delmar variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Delmara, Delmare, Delmary, Delma.
- Nicknames: Del and D.
- Middle names: Pair Delmar with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Delmar middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Delmer, Delmas, Delwin, Delwyn, Delmus — full picks on the sibling names for Delmar guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Delmar? Browse our names like Delmar guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Delmar
What does the name Delmar mean?
Delmar means "The pond" and is of Surname origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Delmar is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Delmar?
Delmar originates in Surname naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Delmar?
Delmar has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Delmar a boy's or girl's name?
Delmar is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Delmar in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Delmar sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Delmar?
Names that share Delmar's sound and style include Delmer, Delmas, Delwin, Delwyn, Delmus.
What middle names pair well with Delmar?
Good middle-name fits for Delmar pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Delmar is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Delmar is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Delmar?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Delmar share its rhythm without rhyming — Delmer, Delmas, Delwin all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.