Ward vs Shamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ward

Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,303 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to guard, to keep watch"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ward Rank #3,309

Shamar Rank #3,303

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 vs #3309 for Ward.

Is Ward or Shamar more popular?

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 compared to Ward at #3309 in the United States.

What do Ward and Shamar mean?

Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ward and Shamar boy or girl names?

Ward is primarily a boy name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.