Shamar vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shamar

Boy #3,303 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to guard, to keep watch"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Shamar Rank #3,303

Ken Rank #3,299

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3303 for Shamar.

Is Shamar or Ken more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Shamar at #3303 in the United States.

What do Shamar and Ken mean?

Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Shamar and Ken boy or girl names?

Shamar is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.