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Emir vs Ibrahim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emir

Boy #558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander, ruler"

Origin: Arabic amir (أمير)

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Bosnian Azerbaijani Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#558
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ibrahim

Boy #360 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew (Avraham)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Indonesian West African Somali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#360
Total SSA Count
922
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Emir Rank #558
Ibrahim Rank #360

Ibrahim is more popular, ranked #360 vs #558 for Emir.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emir or Ibrahim more popular?

Ibrahim is more popular, ranked #360 compared to Emir at #558 in the United States.

What do Emir and Ibrahim mean?

Emir means "prince, commander, ruler" (Arabic amir (أمير) origin). Ibrahim means "father of many nations" (Hebrew (Avraham) origin).

Are Emir and Ibrahim boy or girl names?

Emir is primarily a boy name. Ibrahim is primarily a boy name.

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