Arish vs Shamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arish

Boy #3,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"throne; canopy of palm fronds"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian

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Boy #3,303 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to guard, to keep watch"

Origin: Hebrew

African American Jewish Arabic American

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Arish Rank #3,436

Shamar Rank #3,303

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 vs #3436 for Arish.

Is Arish or Shamar more popular?

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 compared to Arish at #3436 in the United States.

What do Arish and Shamar mean?

Arish means "throne; canopy of palm fronds" (Arabic origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arish and Shamar boy or girl names?

Arish is primarily a boy name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.