Edan vs Shamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edan

Boy #3,149 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire, flame"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Hebrew/Jewish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,149
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Shamar

Boy #3,303 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to guard, to keep watch"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African American Jewish Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,303
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Edan Rank #3,149
Shamar Rank #3,303

Edan is more popular, ranked #3149 vs #3303 for Shamar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edan or Shamar more popular?

Edan is more popular, ranked #3149 compared to Shamar at #3303 in the United States.

What do Edan and Shamar mean?

Edan means "little fire, flame" (Irish Gaelic origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edan and Shamar boy or girl names?

Edan is primarily a boy name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.

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