Ember vs Shamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ember

Boy #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Germanic

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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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Ember Rank #3,159

Shamar Rank #3,303

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 vs #3303 for Shamar.

Is Ember or Shamar more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 compared to Shamar at #3303 in the United States.

What do Ember and Shamar mean?

Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ember and Shamar boy or girl names?

Ember is primarily a boy name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.