Damier vs Shamari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damier

Boy #6,193 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to tame, subdue"

Origin: Greek via French

Cultural Roots

French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,193
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dame, Dami

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Shamari

Boy #6,304 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"modern coinage, possibly 'thankful lion'"

Origin: African-American coined

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,304
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sham, Mari

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Popularity Comparison

Damier Rank #6,193
Shamari Rank #6,304

Damier is more popular, ranked #6193 vs #6304 for Shamari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damier ___

  • Damier James
  • Damier Cole
  • Damier Andre
  • Damier Lee
  • Damier Vincent

Shamari ___

  • Shamari James
  • Shamari Lee
  • Shamari Xavier
  • Shamari Deon
  • Shamari Ray
  • Shamari Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damier

Lucien Maxime Vivienne Celeste Remy

If you choose Shamari

Amari Kamari Tamara Zion Omari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damier or Shamari more popular?

Damier is more popular, ranked #6193 compared to Shamari at #6304 in the United States.

What do Damier and Shamari mean?

Damier means "to tame, subdue" (Greek via French origin). Shamari means "modern coinage, possibly 'thankful lion'" (African-American coined origin).

Are Damier and Shamari boy or girl names?

Damier is primarily a boy name. Shamari is primarily a boy name.

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