Emir vs Samir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emir

Boy #558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, commander, ruler"

Origin: Arabic amir (أمير)

Turkish Arabic Bosnian Azerbaijani Muslim

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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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Emir Rank #558

Samir Rank #591

Emir is more popular, ranked #558 vs #591 for Samir.

Is Emir or Samir more popular?

Emir is more popular, ranked #558 compared to Samir at #591 in the United States.

What do Emir and Samir mean?

Emir means "prince, commander, ruler" (Arabic amir (أمير) origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Emir and Samir boy or girl names?

Emir is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.