Ahmed vs Samir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ahmed

Boy #689 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly commended"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Turkish South Asian African

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Boy #591 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"evening conversation partner"

Origin: Arabic samara

Arabic Persian Indian North African Muslim

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Ahmed Rank #689

Samir Rank #591

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 vs #689 for Ahmed.

Is Ahmed or Samir more popular?

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 compared to Ahmed at #689 in the United States.

What do Ahmed and Samir mean?

Ahmed means "praiseworthy, highly commended" (Arabic origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Ahmed and Samir boy or girl names?

Ahmed is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.