Mahmoud vs Sameer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mahmoud

Boy #2,286 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Praiseworthy, commendable"

Origin: Arabic root h-m-d

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Middle Eastern North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,286
Total SSA Count: 62
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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Younes Avyay Jibreel Safwan

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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

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Ishan Zaine Yousif Aamir

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Popularity Comparison

Mahmoud Rank #2,286

Sameer Rank #2,099

Sameer is more popular, ranked #2099 vs #2286 for Mahmoud.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mahmoud or Sameer more popular?

Sameer is more popular, ranked #2099 compared to Mahmoud at #2286 in the United States.

What do Mahmoud and Sameer mean?

Mahmoud means "Praiseworthy, commendable" (Arabic root h-m-d origin). Sameer means "entertaining companion, engaging conversationalist" (Arabic origin).

Are Mahmoud and Sameer boy or girl names?

Mahmoud is primarily a boy name. Sameer is primarily a boy name.

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