Lamar
luh-MAR
Popularity
#6510
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
35,111
Peak Year
#748 in 1989
First Recorded
1882
Style
Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Of French origin, derived from 'la mare', meaning 'the pool' or 'the pond'.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Lamar Odom
American professional basketball player.
Kendrick Lamar
American rapper, songwriter, and record producer.
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