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Hamza vs Samir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hamza

Boy #527 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Turkish North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#527
Total SSA Count
565
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Samir

Boy #591 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"evening conversation partner"

Origin: Arabic samara

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Indian North African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#591
Total SSA Count
484
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hamza Rank #527
Samir Rank #591

Hamza is more popular, ranked #527 vs #591 for Samir.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamza or Samir more popular?

Hamza is more popular, ranked #527 compared to Samir at #591 in the United States.

What do Hamza and Samir mean?

Hamza means "lion" (Arabic origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Hamza and Samir boy or girl names?

Hamza is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.

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