Lavar

♂ Boy

Pronounced lah-VAR /ləˈvɑːr/Medium

Meaning: Lavar is an African-American name in the La-/Le- prefix tradition, known through figures like LaVar Ball and (as LeVar) the actor LeVar Burton. It has no single documented root meaning; we note that honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: An African-American name: Lavar reads strong and current (said 'lah-VAR'). Known via LaVar Ball and LeVar Burton; routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningLavar is an African-American name in the La-/Le- prefix tradition, known through figures like LaVar Ball and (as LeVar) the actor LeVar Burton. It has no single documented root meaning; we note that honestly.

U.S. rank (2022)#13515 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1977

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,067

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

Lavar is an African-American name (as in LaVar Ball; and, as LeVar, the actor LeVar Burton). It has no single documented root meaning, which we note honestly - rare in the U.S. (said 'lah-VAR').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, strong, and modern.

Did you know? Lavar is an African-American name in the La- prefix tradition, known through LaVar Ball and the actor LeVar Burton; it has no single documented root, which we note (said 'lah-VAR').

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Lavar — African-American La- name; LaVar Ball / LeVar Burton

Variations

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Nicknames

LaVar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lavar mean?

Lavar is an African-American name in the La- prefix tradition, known through LaVar Ball and LeVar Burton; it has no single documented root meaning, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lavar?

It's said lah-VAR /ləˈvɑːr/ - two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lavar a boy or girl name?

Lavar is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Lavar?

Lavar is a rare name in the U.S.