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At a Glance
- Origin
- Uncertain (possibly French surname Jamard, or linked to Jamal)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- juh-MAR
Jamar is pronounced juh-MAR (IPA /dʒəˈmɑːr/), and its origins aren't fully settled — you may see it described as meaning 'handsome,' the same way Jamal is, but that claim doesn't hold up: Wiktionary points instead to a possible link with the French/Belgian surname Jamard. With a clean, modern style, it's a name with a long track record: SSA records show boys named Jamar every year from 1967 through 2024.
Meaning & Origin of Jamar
Origin: Uncertain (possibly French surname Jamard, or linked to Jamal).
A common claim: Said to mean 'handsome,' like Jamal. Actually: Wiktionary suggests Jamar may instead trace to the French/Belgian surname Jamard, rather than to Arabic Jamal.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Jamar
juh-MARIPA /dʒəˈmɑːr/
Popularity of Jamar
Jamar peaked at #361 in 1982, when 494 boys were given the name, and by 2024 it had dropped to #1663 with just 101.
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FAQ
What does the name Jamar mean?
Said to mean ‘handsome,’ like Jamal. Wiktionary suggests Jamar may instead trace to the French/Belgian surname Jamard, rather than to Arabic Jamal.
How do you pronounce Jamar?
Jamar is pronounced juh-MAR (IPA: /dʒəˈmɑːr/).
Is Jamar a popular name right now?
Jamar peaked at #361 in 1982 and is ranked #1663 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1967–2024.)
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