Waleed vs Shamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Waleed Rank #3,340
Shamar Rank #3,303

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 vs #3340 for Waleed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waleed or Shamar more popular?

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 compared to Waleed at #3340 in the United States.

What do Waleed and Shamar mean?

Waleed means "child, son" (Arabic origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Waleed and Shamar boy or girl names?

Waleed is primarily a boy name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.

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