Amir vs Nathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amir

Boy #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Hebrew Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#95
Total SSA Count
3,625
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amir Rank #95
Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #95 for Amir.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amir or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Amir at #95 in the United States.

What do Amir and Nathan mean?

Amir means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amir and Nathan boy or girl names?

Amir is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.

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