Raghav vs Sameer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raghav

Boy #2,103 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Raghu; epithet of Lord Rama"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,103
Total SSA Count: 71
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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Revan Bohdi Shaan Vikram

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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

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Ayub Arsalan Ayoub Tamim

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Popularity Comparison

Raghav Rank #2,103

Sameer Rank #2,099

Sameer is more popular, ranked #2099 vs #2103 for Raghav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raghav or Sameer more popular?

Sameer is more popular, ranked #2099 compared to Raghav at #2103 in the United States.

What do Raghav and Sameer mean?

Raghav means "descendant of Raghu; epithet of Lord Rama" (Sanskrit origin). Sameer means "entertaining companion, engaging conversationalist" (Arabic origin).

Are Raghav and Sameer boy or girl names?

Raghav is primarily a boy name. Sameer is primarily a boy name.

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