Macen vs Shamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Macen

Boy #3,233 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stoneworker, bricklayer"

Origin: Old French 'maçon'

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Boy #3,303 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to guard, to keep watch"

Origin: Hebrew

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Macen Rank #3,233

Shamar Rank #3,303

Macen is more popular, ranked #3233 vs #3303 for Shamar.

Is Macen or Shamar more popular?

Macen is more popular, ranked #3233 compared to Shamar at #3303 in the United States.

What do Macen and Shamar mean?

Macen means "stoneworker, bricklayer" (Old French 'maçon' origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Macen and Shamar boy or girl names?

Macen is primarily a boy name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.