Shamar

Meaning of Shamar

Shamar means "to guard" or "to keep". It suggests protection and preservation.

Shamar has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Shamar

After ranking as high as #552 in 2000, Shamar has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Shamar

• Shamar Stephen
  NFL football player
• Shamar Bailey
  Mixed martial artist
• Shamar Nicholson
  Jamaican soccer player
• Shamar Sands
  Bahamian track athlete
• Shamar Rinpoche
  Tibetan Buddhist teacher

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Questions about the name Shamar

What does the name Shamar mean?

Shamar means shamar means "to guard" or "to keep". it suggests protection and preservation, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Shamar a boy's or a girl's name?

Shamar is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Shamar?

Shamar did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Shamar most popular?

Shamar peaked at #552 in 2000.