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Sameer vs Hashim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Hashim

Boy #2,217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"destroyer, one who breaks"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Jordanian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,217
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sameer Rank #2,099
Hashim Rank #2,217

Sameer is more popular, ranked #2099 vs #2217 for Hashim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sameer or Hashim more popular?

Sameer is more popular, ranked #2099 compared to Hashim at #2217 in the United States.

What do Sameer and Hashim mean?

Sameer means "entertaining companion, engaging conversationalist" (Arabic origin). Hashim means "destroyer, one who breaks" (Arabic origin).

Are Sameer and Hashim boy or girl names?

Sameer is primarily a boy name. Hashim is primarily a boy name.

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