Lazar vs Shamir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lazar

Boy #3,745 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Serbian Bulgarian Russian Jewish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,745
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Laz, Laza

Playground Safety Score

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lazar Rank #3,745
Shamir Rank #3,862

Lazar is more popular, ranked #3745 vs #3862 for Shamir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lazar ___

  • Lazar Stefan
  • Lazar Mikael
  • Lazar Nikolai
  • Lazar Ivan
  • Lazar Bogdan
  • Lazar Aleksandar

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 Lazar

Stefan Nikola Dragan Miroslav Ana

If you choose Shamir

Tamir Eitan Noa Yael Gideon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lazar or Shamir more popular?

Lazar is more popular, ranked #3745 compared to Shamir at #3862 in the United States.

What do Lazar and Shamir mean?

Lazar means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin). Shamir means "diamond, hardest stone" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lazar and Shamir boy or girl names?

Lazar is primarily a boy name. Shamir is primarily a boy name.

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