Shomar as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Shomar

What is the meaning of the name Shomar ?

The baby name Shomar is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ʃoʊˈmɑr/ (SHOH-mar); variant /ʃəˈmɑr/ (shuh-MAR).

Shomar is in Origin.

Shomar is a modern given name with layered etymology. In a Hebrew context it aligns with the ancient root sh-m-r (ש־מ־ר), “to guard, keep, observe,” yielding the sense of “guardian” or “keeper.” This root underlies familiar forms such as Shamar and Shomer (as in shomer Shabbat, “Sabbath observer”), and the spelling Shomar can be read as a contemporary transliteration or stylistic variant. The protective, watchful meaning often appeals to families seeking a name linked to faithfulness and care.

Beyond Hebrew, Shomar overlaps in sound with Persian shomâr (شمار), “number; count,” which appears in modern Iranian surnames and occasionally as a given name, though this usage is rarer. In English-speaking communities, Shomar also functions as a creative blend influenced by names like Omar and Jamar. Related variants include Shamar, Shomer, Shomari/Shamari, Shomare, and Shomaar.

⚙ Shomar is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Shomar appears only 14 times in total — found in 13 countries. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.