Emil vs Samir

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 #591 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"evening conversation partner"

Origin: Arabic samara

Arabic Persian Indian North African Muslim

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Emil Rank #1,253

Samir Rank #591

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 vs #1253 for Emil.

Is Emil or Samir more popular?

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 compared to Emil at #1253 in the United States.

What do Emil and Samir mean?

Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Emil and Samir boy or girl names?

Emil is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.