Kian vs Samir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kian

Boy #417 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Persian English

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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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Kian Rank #417

Samir Rank #591

Kian is more popular, ranked #417 vs #591 for Samir.

Is Kian or Samir more popular?

Kian is more popular, ranked #417 compared to Samir at #591 in the United States.

What do Kian and Samir mean?

Kian means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Kian and Samir boy or girl names?

Kian is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.