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Lamar
Lamar means “The pool”. 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.
Lamar — a boy name from the Surname tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "The pool", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Lemar is on your shortlist, Lamar belongs in the same conversation.
Lamar meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: The pool
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Lamar to related Surname baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Lamar as L·A·M·A·R, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Lamar is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Lamar variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Lamara, Lamare, Lamary, Lama.
- Nicknames: Lam and L.
- Middle names: Pair Lamar with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Lamar middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lemar, Lamarr, Lanier, Lanora, Lavar — full picks on the sibling names for Lamar guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Lamar? Browse our names like Lamar 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 Lamar
What does the name Lamar mean?
Lamar means "The pool" and is of Surname origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Lamar is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Lamar?
Lamar originates in Surname naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Lamar?
Lamar has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Lamar a boy's or girl's name?
Lamar is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Lamar in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Lamar sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Lamar?
Names that share Lamar's sound and style include Lemar, Lamarr, Lanier, Lanora, Lavar.
What middle names pair well with Lamar?
Good middle-name fits for Lamar pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Lamar is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Lamar is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Lamar?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Lamar share its rhythm without rhyming — Lemar, Lamarr, Lanier all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.