Mohammed vs Samir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohammed

Boy #597 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root)

Muslim Arabic South Asian North African Indonesian Turkish

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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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Mohammed Rank #597

Samir Rank #591

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 vs #597 for Mohammed.

Is Mohammed or Samir more popular?

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 compared to Mohammed at #597 in the United States.

What do Mohammed and Samir mean?

Mohammed means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root) origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Mohammed and Samir boy or girl names?

Mohammed is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.