Emre vs Shamir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shamir

Boy #3,862 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"diamond, hardest stone"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,862
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sham, Mir

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emre Rank #3,735
Shamir Rank #3,862

Emre is more popular, ranked #3735 vs #3862 for Shamir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emre ___

  • Emre Can
  • Emre Han
  • Emre Ali
  • Emre Kemal
  • Emre Yusuf
  • Emre Mert

Shamir ___

  • Shamir David
  • Shamir Joseph
  • Shamir Eli
  • Shamir Aaron
  • Shamir Solomon
  • Shamir Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emre

Aras Kerem Mert Zeynep Elif

If you choose Shamir

Tamir Eitan Noa Yael Gideon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emre or Shamir more popular?

Emre is more popular, ranked #3735 compared to Shamir at #3862 in the United States.

What do Emre and Shamir mean?

Emre means "friend, brother" (Old Turkic origin). Shamir means "diamond, hardest stone" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emre and Shamir boy or girl names?

Emre is primarily a boy name. Shamir is primarily a boy name.

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