Maher vs Shamir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maher

Boy #3,921 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"skilled, expert, proficient"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Lebanese Irish English

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Boy #3,862 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"diamond, hardest stone"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Arabic Muslim

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Maher Rank #3,921

Shamir Rank #3,862

Shamir is more popular, ranked #3862 vs #3921 for Maher.

Is Maher or Shamir more popular?

Shamir is more popular, ranked #3862 compared to Maher at #3921 in the United States.

What do Maher and Shamir mean?

Maher means "skilled, expert, proficient" (Arabic origin). Shamir means "diamond, hardest stone" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maher and Shamir boy or girl names?

Maher is primarily a boy name. Shamir is primarily a boy name.