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Aarav vs Samir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aarav

Boy #677 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, tranquil sound"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Gujarati Marathi Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#677
Total SSA Count
403
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Samir

Boy #591 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"evening conversation partner"

Origin: Arabic samara

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Indian North African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#591
Total SSA Count
484
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Aarav Rank #677
Samir Rank #591

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 vs #677 for Aarav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aarav or Samir more popular?

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 compared to Aarav at #677 in the United States.

What do Aarav and Samir mean?

Aarav means "peaceful, tranquil sound" (Sanskrit origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Aarav and Samir boy or girl names?

Aarav is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.

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