Farid vs Shamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Farid Rank #3,290
Shamar Rank #3,303

Farid is more popular, ranked #3290 vs #3303 for Shamar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farid or Shamar more popular?

Farid is more popular, ranked #3290 compared to Shamar at #3303 in the United States.

What do Farid and Shamar mean?

Farid means "precious, incomparable" (Arabic origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Farid and Shamar boy or girl names?

Farid is primarily a boy name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.

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