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Omar vs Sameer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Omar Rank #260
Sameer Rank #2,099

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 vs #2099 for Sameer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Omar or Sameer more popular?

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 compared to Sameer at #2099 in the United States.

What do Omar and Sameer mean?

Omar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin). Sameer means "entertaining companion, engaging conversationalist" (Arabic origin).

Are Omar and Sameer boy or girl names?

Omar is primarily a boy name. Sameer is primarily a boy name.

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