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Lamar
How to Pronounce Lamar
Pronounced lə-MAR /ləˈmɑr/High
Meaning: From the French surname Lamar — from la mare, 'the pool; of the sea'; more often a boy's name; here for girlsLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Lamar comes from the French surname Lamar — from la mare, 'the pool; of the sea' (originally for someone who lived by a pool or marsh). It is more often a boy's name, used here for girls (slug distinguished, which we flag honestly; nickname Mar).
It registers thinly for girls in the U.S. Rare for girls, of-the-sea-and-the-pool at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Lamar mean?
Lamar is a French surname — 'the pool; of the sea'. It is more often a boy's name, which we flag.
How do you pronounce Lamar?
It's said lə-MAR /ləˈmɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Lamar a boy or girl name?
Lamar is more often a boy's name; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Lamar?
Lamar is a rare name for girls in the U.S.