Shamar vs Cale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shamar

Boy #3,303 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to guard, to keep watch"

Origin: Hebrew

African American Jewish Arabic American

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

English American

15 High Risk

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Shamar Rank #3,303

Cale Rank #3,256

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3303 for Shamar.

Is Shamar or Cale more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Shamar at #3303 in the United States.

What do Shamar and Cale mean?

Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Shamar and Cale boy or girl names?

Shamar is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.