Shakir vs Shakur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shakir

Boy #5,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"appreciative, recognizing good"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic South Asian African

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Boy #2,372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grateful, thankful to God"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African-American Muslim communities

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Shakir Rank #5,070

Shakur Rank #2,372

Shakur is more popular, ranked #2372 vs #5070 for Shakir.

Is Shakir or Shakur more popular?

Shakur is more popular, ranked #2372 compared to Shakir at #5070 in the United States.

What do Shakir and Shakur mean?

Shakir means "appreciative, recognizing good" (Arabic origin). Shakur means "grateful, thankful to God" (Arabic origin).

Are Shakir and Shakur boy or girl names?

Shakir is primarily a boy name. Shakur is primarily a boy name.