Darrin vs Shamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrin

Boy #3,404 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, rocky hill"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,404
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, Darry

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Darrin Rank #3,404
Shamar Rank #3,303

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 vs #3404 for Darrin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darrin ___

  • Darrin James
  • Darrin Lee
  • Darrin Scott
  • Darrin Michael
  • Darrin Wayne

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 Darrin

Kevin Dennis Sharon Donna Karen

If you choose Shamar

Jamar Lamar Amara Zora Jabari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrin or Shamar more popular?

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 compared to Darrin at #3404 in the United States.

What do Darrin and Shamar mean?

Darrin means "great, rocky hill" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darrin and Shamar boy or girl names?

Darrin is primarily a boy name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.

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