Shamar vs Dewayne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shamar

Boy #3,303 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to guard, to keep watch"

Origin: Hebrew

African American Jewish Arabic American

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Boy #3,141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English African-American American

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Shamar Rank #3,303

Dewayne Rank #3,141

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 vs #3303 for Shamar.

Is Shamar or Dewayne more popular?

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 compared to Shamar at #3303 in the United States.

What do Shamar and Dewayne mean?

Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin). Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Shamar and Dewayne boy or girl names?

Shamar is primarily a boy name. Dewayne is primarily a boy name.