Tarik vs Shamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tarik

Boy #3,346 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who knocks at the door, night knocker"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Turkish North African South Asian Muslim

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Boy #3,303 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to guard, to keep watch"

Origin: Hebrew

African American Jewish Arabic American

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Tarik Rank #3,346

Shamar Rank #3,303

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 vs #3346 for Tarik.

Is Tarik or Shamar more popular?

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 compared to Tarik at #3346 in the United States.

What do Tarik and Shamar mean?

Tarik means "he who knocks at the door, night knocker" (Arabic origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Tarik and Shamar boy or girl names?

Tarik is primarily a boy name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.