Madison vs Shamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shamar

Boy #3,303 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to guard, to keep watch"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African American Jewish Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,303
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Madison Rank #3,305
Shamar Rank #3,303

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 vs #3305 for Madison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madison or Shamar more popular?

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 compared to Madison at #3305 in the United States.

What do Madison and Shamar mean?

Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Madison and Shamar boy or girl names?

Madison is primarily a boy name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.

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