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Lemar

♂ Boy

Pronounced luh-MAR /ləˈmɑr/High

Meaning: A form/spelling of Lamar — variously from the French la mare, 'the pool/pond', and a Germanic 'of the sea; sea-famous'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Of the sea; the pool: Lemar is a form of Lamar. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'luh-MAR').
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Origin LowFrench, Germanic
MeaningA form/spelling of Lamar — variously from the French la mare, 'the pool/pond', and a Germanic 'of the sea; sea-famous'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6311 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,895

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197919002025

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

Lemar is a form/spelling of Lamar — variously from the French la mare, 'the pool/pond', and a Germanic 'of the sea; sea-famous' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'luh-MAR').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare in this form, of-the-sea at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Lamar is variously from the French la mare, 'the pool/pond', and a Germanic 'of the sea' — Lemar is a form of it, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'luh-MAR').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Lamar — routes layered

Variations

LamarLemarrLemario

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lemar mean?

Lemar is a form of Lamar — variously French 'the pool' and Germanic 'of the sea'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Lemar?

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

Is Lemar a boy or girl name?

Lemar is a boy's name.

How popular is Lemar?

Lemar is a very rare name in the U.S.

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