Mohammad vs Samir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohammad

Boy #599 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one deserving of praise"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Persian Indonesian African

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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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Mohammad Rank #599

Samir Rank #591

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 vs #599 for Mohammad.

Is Mohammad or Samir more popular?

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 compared to Mohammad at #599 in the United States.

What do Mohammad and Samir mean?

Mohammad means "one deserving of praise" (Arabic origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Mohammad and Samir boy or girl names?

Mohammad is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.