Niles vs Shamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niles

Boy #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

British American Irish

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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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Niles Rank #3,177

Shamar Rank #3,303

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 vs #3303 for Shamar.

Is Niles or Shamar more popular?

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 compared to Shamar at #3303 in the United States.

What do Niles and Shamar mean?

Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Niles and Shamar boy or girl names?

Niles is primarily a boy name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.