Jay vs Samir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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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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Jay Rank #397

Samir Rank #591

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #591 for Samir.

Is Jay or Samir more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Samir at #591 in the United States.

What do Jay and Samir mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Jay and Samir boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.