Reeve vs Shamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reeve

Boy #3,416 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Old English gerefa (administrator)"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,303 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to guard, to keep watch"

Origin: Hebrew

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Reeve Rank #3,416

Shamar Rank #3,303

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 vs #3416 for Reeve.

Is Reeve or Shamar more popular?

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 compared to Reeve at #3416 in the United States.

What do Reeve and Shamar mean?

Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Reeve and Shamar boy or girl names?

Reeve is primarily a boy name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.