US Popularity:25932
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):American
Meaning:Dweller by the bulrushes or wild iris
Lavar is a masculine name of British origin that means "dweller by the bulrushes or wild iris." It derives from the Old English word laefer, and was first recorded as a surname in Essex, England in 1190. The Americanized variation is commonly seen as a given name, with famous namesakes, such as athletes Lavar Johnson and LaVar Ball, giving it distinctly modern and sporty connotations.

Lavar Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Lavar is currently #25932 in U.S. births
Boy:Lavar is currently #7836 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#25932
in 2022
- 8567
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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