Emil vs Sami

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emil

Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian Eastern European Romanian

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Boy #1,261 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elevated, sublime, high"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Middle Eastern Finnish Scandinavian Muslim

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Emil Rank #1,253

Sami Rank #1,261

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 vs #1261 for Sami.

Is Emil or Sami more popular?

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 compared to Sami at #1261 in the United States.

What do Emil and Sami mean?

Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin).

Are Emil and Sami boy or girl names?

Emil is primarily a boy name. Sami is primarily a boy name.