Gates vs Shamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gates

Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

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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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Gates Rank #3,229

Shamar Rank #3,303

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3303 for Shamar.

Is Gates or Shamar more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Shamar at #3303 in the United States.

What do Gates and Shamar mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gates and Shamar boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.