Ken vs Shamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,303 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to guard, to keep watch"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ken Rank #3,299

Shamar Rank #3,303

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3303 for Shamar.

Is Ken or Shamar more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Shamar at #3303 in the United States.

What do Ken and Shamar mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ken and Shamar boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.