Avrum vs Shamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avrum

Boy #3,179 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of many nations, father of a multitude"

Origin: Hebrew Avraham

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Orthodox Jewish Yiddish-speaking

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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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Avrum Rank #3,179

Shamar Rank #3,303

Avrum is more popular, ranked #3179 vs #3303 for Shamar.

Is Avrum or Shamar more popular?

Avrum is more popular, ranked #3179 compared to Shamar at #3303 in the United States.

What do Avrum and Shamar mean?

Avrum means "father of many nations, father of a multitude" (Hebrew Avraham origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Avrum and Shamar boy or girl names?

Avrum is primarily a boy name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.