Islam vs Shamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Islam

Boy #3,465 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Egyptian Turkish Uzbek North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,465
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Isl, Isy, Isie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Islam Rank #3,465
Shamar Rank #3,303

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 vs #3465 for Islam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Islam ___

  • Islam Mohammed
  • Islam Ahmed
  • Islam Yusuf
  • Islam Omar
  • Islam Ali
  • Islam Kareem

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 Islam

Nour Iman Tariq Aya Fatima

If you choose Shamar

Jamar Lamar Amara Zora Jabari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Islam or Shamar more popular?

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 compared to Islam at #3465 in the United States.

What do Islam and Shamar mean?

Islam means "peace" (Arabic origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Islam and Shamar boy or girl names?

Islam is primarily a boy name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.

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