Emile vs Samir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emile

Boy #1,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

French Belgian Swiss English

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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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Emile Rank #1,920

Samir Rank #591

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 vs #1920 for Emile.

Is Emile or Samir more popular?

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 compared to Emile at #1920 in the United States.

What do Emile and Samir mean?

Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Emile and Samir boy or girl names?

Emile is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.