Shamar vs Kerem

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 #3,137 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"generosity, nobility, virtue"

Origin: Turkish/Arabic

Turkish Hebrew Jewish Middle Eastern

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Shamar Rank #3,303

Kerem Rank #3,137

Kerem is more popular, ranked #3137 vs #3303 for Shamar.

Is Shamar or Kerem more popular?

Kerem is more popular, ranked #3137 compared to Shamar at #3303 in the United States.

What do Shamar and Kerem mean?

Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin). Kerem means "generosity, nobility, virtue" (Turkish/Arabic origin).

Are Shamar and Kerem boy or girl names?

Shamar is primarily a boy name. Kerem is primarily a boy name.