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Shamar vs Clancy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shamar

Boy #3,303 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to guard, to keep watch"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African American Jewish Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,303
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Clancy

Boy #3,215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red warrior, son of the red warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,215
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shamar Rank #3,303
Clancy Rank #3,215

Clancy is more popular, ranked #3215 vs #3303 for Shamar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shamar or Clancy more popular?

Clancy is more popular, ranked #3215 compared to Shamar at #3303 in the United States.

What do Shamar and Clancy mean?

Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin). Clancy means "red warrior, son of the red warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Shamar and Clancy boy or girl names?

Shamar is primarily a boy name. Clancy is primarily a boy name.

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