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Nathan vs Omar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#62
Total SSA Count
5,010
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Omar

Boy #260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Hebrew Spanish African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#260
Total SSA Count
1,343
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nathan Rank #62
Omar Rank #260

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #260 for Omar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nathan or Omar more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Omar at #260 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Omar mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Omar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin).

Are Nathan and Omar boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Omar is primarily a boy name.

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