Emmit vs Shamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmit

Boy #3,443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hardworking; powerful"

Origin: Old English/Germanic

American English Irish

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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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Emmit Rank #3,443

Shamar Rank #3,303

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 vs #3443 for Emmit.

Is Emmit or Shamar more popular?

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 compared to Emmit at #3443 in the United States.

What do Emmit and Shamar mean?

Emmit means "hardworking; powerful" (Old English/Germanic origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emmit and Shamar boy or girl names?

Emmit is primarily a boy name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.