Wave vs Shamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wave

Boy #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

American English

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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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Wave Rank #3,245

Shamar Rank #3,303

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 vs #3303 for Shamar.

Is Wave or Shamar more popular?

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 compared to Shamar at #3303 in the United States.

What do Wave and Shamar mean?

Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wave and Shamar boy or girl names?

Wave is primarily a boy name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.