Gershon vs Shamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gershon

Boy #3,264 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"a stranger there"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Hebrew Israeli

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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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Gershon Rank #3,264

Shamar Rank #3,303

Gershon is more popular, ranked #3264 vs #3303 for Shamar.

Is Gershon or Shamar more popular?

Gershon is more popular, ranked #3264 compared to Shamar at #3303 in the United States.

What do Gershon and Shamar mean?

Gershon means "a stranger there" (Hebrew origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gershon and Shamar boy or girl names?

Gershon is primarily a boy name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.