Rayan vs Samir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rayan

Boy #580 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gates of paradise"

Origin: Arabic/Islamic

Arabic Muslim North African South Asian

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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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Rayan Rank #580

Samir Rank #591

Rayan is more popular, ranked #580 vs #591 for Samir.

Is Rayan or Samir more popular?

Rayan is more popular, ranked #580 compared to Samir at #591 in the United States.

What do Rayan and Samir mean?

Rayan means "gates of paradise" (Arabic/Islamic origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Rayan and Samir boy or girl names?

Rayan is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.