Lamar name meaning

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Old French, Arabic and Latin

Usage: English, French, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and Finnish

Pronunciation: l(a)-mar

Meaning: Pond

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What does Lamar mean?

Persistent and Frequently Used Lamar mostly is used in Swedish, English, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish and French aimed at both genders which originated from Old French, Latin and Arabic, meaning of Lamar is "Pond".

Lamar is Latin form of An Arabic Name Meaning Molten Gold, Liquid Gold. Also Lamar is French form of A Place Name.

How do I pronounce Lamar?

The two syllabled name Lamar is pronounced, l(a)-mar.

Variants of Lamar

Lamaar

Names that rhyme with Lamar

How popular is the name Lamar?

Lamar was a popular name in United States. Over 34037 babies have been given the given name in 216 years. When at the peak of its usage in 1980, it ranked 314th when 737 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 216 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 500 baby names a whooping 81 times Lamar is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 600 names.

In 2003, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 509 on boy names chart when 47 babies were named Lamar. There are over 477 babies that have been given the name Lamar in England and Wales.

Lamar is an uncommon baby name in France where it is still in use. Lamar is a rare baby name in Ireland where it is still in use. Lamar is a common name in Egypt while somewhat familiar name in Saudi Arabia, Israel, Indonesia and Canada.

At least, 30000 people globally have carried Lamar as their given name according to our evaluation.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018	1025	198	4046	35
2017	916	230	3074	52
2016	924	228	2851	59
2015	821	275	2877	60
2014	842	266	3176	51

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Lamar in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	66	83	14	6
	13	13	396	3
	13	13	43	64
	1	0	43	0

What numbers say about Lamar?

You would climb the highest rock if that's necessary to accomplish something you want badly. You are a smart person who knows how to rise above everything that makes you feel miserable. You encourage people to walk the harder path and fight for what they believe is right. You hate to lose or be rejected. You always watch not to hurt anyone's emotions. You are interested in learning new and exciting things.

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Famous people named Lamar

Lamar Dodd, U.S. painter whose work reflected a love of the American South
Lamar Lemmons Jr., LaMar Lemmons Jr
Lamar Alexander, Andrew Lamar Alexander Jr
Lamar Hunt, American businessman notable for his promotion of American football, soccer
Lamar Odom, American retired professional basketball player
Lamar Smith, American politician in the Republican Party
Lamar Smith, U.S. civil rights figure, black farmer
Lamar McGriggs, former National Football League and Canadian Football League linebacker
Lamar Gordon, former American football running back
Lamar Williams, American musician best
Lamar Trotti, American screenwriter, producer
Lamar Butler, Lamar Edward Butler, Jr
Lamar Smith, retired professional American football running back

Lamar Gant, American world record-holding powerlifter with idiopathic scoliosis
Lamar Johnstone, American silent film actor and director
Lamar Thomas, former NFL player and former color commentator
Lamar Lathon, former professional American football player
Lamar Lundy, Lamar J. Lundy, Jr
Lamar S. Owens Jr., Lamar S. Owens Jr
Lamar King, former American football NFL defensive end
Lamar McHan, American football player and coach
Lamar Jeffers, U.S. Representative from Alabama
Lamar Mills, former American football defensive tackle
Writer Lamar Damon, notable for movie Be Somebody
In 2008, Lamar Hill characterized the role of L.A. Sunshine in drama flick Death of a B Boy.

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