Lamar - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Lamar \l(a)-mar\ is pronounced la-MAR. It is of Old French and Old German origin, and its meaning is "the water; land famous". Plutocrat Lamar Hunt.

Lamar has 4 variant forms: Lamarr, Lamarre, Lemar and Lemarr.

For more information, see also the related name La-.

A baby name that sounds like Lamar is Lamario.

Lamar is a popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Lamar. Click here to compare Lamar with related baby names.