Shraga vs Shamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shraga

Boy #3,171 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lamp, light"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Israeli Orthodox Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,171
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Shamar

Boy #3,303 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to guard, to keep watch"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African American Jewish Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,303
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Shraga Rank #3,171
Shamar Rank #3,303

Shraga is more popular, ranked #3171 vs #3303 for Shamar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shraga or Shamar more popular?

Shraga is more popular, ranked #3171 compared to Shamar at #3303 in the United States.

What do Shraga and Shamar mean?

Shraga means "lamp, light" (Aramaic origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shraga and Shamar boy or girl names?

Shraga is primarily a boy name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.

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