Mohamed vs Samir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohamed

Boy #549 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"praiseworthy, laudable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Turkish South Asian Swahili

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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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Mohamed Rank #549

Samir Rank #591

Mohamed is more popular, ranked #549 vs #591 for Samir.

Is Mohamed or Samir more popular?

Mohamed is more popular, ranked #549 compared to Samir at #591 in the United States.

What do Mohamed and Samir mean?

Mohamed means "praiseworthy, laudable" (Arabic origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Mohamed and Samir boy or girl names?

Mohamed is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.