Kol vs Shamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kol

Boy #3,334 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark, coal-black"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American Scandinavian English

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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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Kol Rank #3,334

Shamar Rank #3,303

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 vs #3334 for Kol.

Is Kol or Shamar more popular?

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 compared to Kol at #3334 in the United States.

What do Kol and Shamar mean?

Kol means "dark, coal-black" (Old English/Norse origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kol and Shamar boy or girl names?

Kol is primarily a boy name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.