Shamar vs Waleed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Shamar Rank #3,303
Waleed Rank #3,340

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 vs #3340 for Waleed.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shamar ___

  • Shamar Isaiah
  • Shamar Elijah
  • Shamar Marcus
  • Shamar Dominic
  • Shamar Xavier
  • Shamar Jordan

Waleed ___

  • Waleed Ahmad
  • Waleed Omar
  • Waleed Hassan
  • Waleed Tariq
  • Waleed Samir
  • Waleed Rashid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Shamar

Jamar Lamar Amara Zora Jabari

If you choose Waleed

Khalid Hamza Omar Zaid Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shamar or Waleed more popular?

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 compared to Waleed at #3340 in the United States.

What do Shamar and Waleed mean?

Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin). Waleed means "child, son" (Arabic origin).

Are Shamar and Waleed boy or girl names?

Shamar is primarily a boy name. Waleed is primarily a boy name.

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