Shemar

Meaning of Shemar

It means "guardian" or "to guard". It can also mean "to preserve".

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

Popularity of Shemar

After ranking as high as #594 in 2001, Shemar has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Shemar

• Shemar Moore
  Actor and model
• Shemar Britton
  Guyanese table tennis player
• Shemar Jonas
  Cricketer
• Shemar Martina
  Curaçaoan footballer
• Shemar James
  American football player

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Questions about the name Shemar

What does the name Shemar mean?

Shemar means it means "guardian" or "to guard". it can also mean "to preserve", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Shemar?

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

When was Shemar most popular?

Shemar peaked at #594 in 2001.