Cale vs Shamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cale

Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

English American

15 High Risk

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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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Cale Rank #3,256

Shamar Rank #3,303

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3303 for Shamar.

Is Cale or Shamar more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Shamar at #3303 in the United States.

What do Cale and Shamar mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cale and Shamar boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.