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Lamarr

♂ Boy

Pronounced luh-MAR /ləˈmɑːr/Medium

Meaning: Lamarr derives from the French surname de la mare, 'of the pool' or 'the sea,' from Old French mare. Carried into American given-name use (and famed via performer Hedy Lamarr), it reads as a stylish surname-name; we note the French route.Low

In 30 seconds: A smooth surname-name: Lamarr means 'the sea,' from French (said 'luh-MAR'). Stylish and heritage-rooted, which we note.

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Origin LowFrench

MeaningLamarr derives from the French surname de la mare, 'of the pool' or 'the sea,' from Old French mare. Carried into American given-name use (and famed via performer Hedy Lamarr), it reads as a stylish surname-name; we note the French route.

U.S. rank (2025)#8638 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1984

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,896

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a boy's name, Lamarr comes from the French surname de la mare, 'the sea,' and has long crossed into American given-name use. A stylish, smooth-sounding pick; we note the French route (said 'luh-MAR').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, sleek, and surname-styled.

Did you know? Lamarr comes from the French de la mare, 'of the pool, the sea' — a surname turned first name, well known through inventor-actress Hedy Lamarr, which we note (said 'luh-MAR').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Lamarr — French surname de la mare, 'the sea'

Variations

LamarLemarrLamare

Nicknames

MarLam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lamarr mean?

Lamarr comes from the French surname de la mare, 'the sea' or 'the pool,' which we note.

How do you pronounce Lamarr?

It's said luh-MAR /ləˈmɑːr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lamarr a boy or girl name?

Here Lamarr is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Lamarr?

Lamarr is a rare name for boys in the U.S.