Shamar vs Sylis

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 #3,240 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest (via Silvanus root)"

Origin: Latin 'silva'

American English

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Shamar Rank #3,303

Sylis Rank #3,240

Sylis is more popular, ranked #3240 vs #3303 for Shamar.

Is Shamar or Sylis more popular?

Sylis is more popular, ranked #3240 compared to Shamar at #3303 in the United States.

What do Shamar and Sylis mean?

Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin). Sylis means "of the forest (via Silvanus root)" (Latin 'silva' origin).

Are Shamar and Sylis boy or girl names?

Shamar is primarily a boy name. Sylis is primarily a boy name.