Charlotte 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
Nicknames
Sha, Sham

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Shamar Rank #3,303

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3303 for Shamar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Shamar ___

  • Shamar Isaiah
  • Shamar Elijah
  • Shamar Marcus
  • Shamar Dominic
  • Shamar Xavier
  • Shamar Jordan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Shamar

Jamar Lamar Amara Zora Jabari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Shamar more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Shamar at #3303 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Shamar mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Shamar boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.

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