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Hashim vs Sameer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hashim

Boy #2,217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"destroyer, one who breaks"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Jordanian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,217
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Sameer

Boy #2,099 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"entertaining companion, engaging conversationalist"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi Iranian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,099
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hashim Rank #2,217
Sameer Rank #2,099

Sameer is more popular, ranked #2099 vs #2217 for Hashim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hashim or Sameer more popular?

Sameer is more popular, ranked #2099 compared to Hashim at #2217 in the United States.

What do Hashim and Sameer mean?

Hashim means "destroyer, one who breaks" (Arabic origin). Sameer means "entertaining companion, engaging conversationalist" (Arabic origin).

Are Hashim and Sameer boy or girl names?

Hashim is primarily a boy name. Sameer is primarily a boy name.

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