Shamar vs Gates

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 #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

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Shamar Rank #3,303

Gates Rank #3,229

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3303 for Shamar.

Is Shamar or Gates more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Shamar at #3303 in the United States.

What do Shamar and Gates mean?

Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Shamar and Gates boy or girl names?

Shamar is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.