At a Glance
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- LAY-mek
Lamech is a Hebrew boy's name. It appears in our list of 150+ Unique Biblical Boy Names with Meanings.
Meaning & Origin of Lamech
Origin: Hebrew.
A common claim: Powerful Actually: The root of Lamech is disputed among scholars — 'powerful' isn't a settled meaning.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Lamech
LAY-mekIPA /ˈleɪ.mɛk/
Popularity of Lamech
Lamech doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Lamech
Similar Names
Enoch · Noah · Eber · Methuselah · Peleg · Reu
