Naftuli 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

Naftuli Rank #4,017
Shamir Rank #3,862

Shamir is more popular, ranked #3862 vs #4017 for Naftuli.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Naftuli ___

  • Naftuli Moshe
  • Naftuli Avraham
  • Naftuli Yitzchak
  • Naftuli Dovid
  • Naftuli Menachem
  • Naftuli Chaim

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 Naftuli

Yitzchak Miriam Dovid Rivka Shlomo

If you choose Shamir

Tamir Eitan Noa Yael Gideon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Naftuli or Shamir more popular?

Shamir is more popular, ranked #3862 compared to Naftuli at #4017 in the United States.

What do Naftuli and Shamir mean?

Naftuli means "my wrestling, my struggle" (Hebrew origin). Shamir means "diamond, hardest stone" (Hebrew origin).

Are Naftuli and Shamir boy or girl names?

Naftuli is primarily a boy name. Shamir is primarily a boy name.

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