Quick answer
Lamar is a boy name meaning "the pool".
Pronunciation: American English /lə.ˈmɑɹ/; British English /lə.ˈmɑː/.
Meaning and history
From a French and English surname, originally from a place name in Normandy, which was derived from Old French la mare meaning "the pool". In the second half of the 20th century this name has been well-used in the African-American community, probably because of its popular phonetic components la and mar.
Notes and context
Usage: english, african american