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Shamar

male

Meaning

"Guard, Keep"

Often linked to Hebrew shamar meaning to guard, though contemporary usage may also reflect modern naming creativity.

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Popularity History of Shamar

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#3312Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#3312

Shamar was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-322

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Shamar

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Shamar, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, English
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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