Samir vs Ahmad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samir

Boy #591 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"evening conversation partner"

Origin: Arabic samara

Arabic Persian Indian North African Muslim

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Boy #670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"most highly praised, most commendable"

Origin: Arabic root h-m-d

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

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Samir Rank #591

Ahmad Rank #670

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 vs #670 for Ahmad.

Is Samir or Ahmad more popular?

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 compared to Ahmad at #670 in the United States.

What do Samir and Ahmad mean?

Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin). Ahmad means "most highly praised, most commendable" (Arabic root h-m-d origin).

Are Samir and Ahmad boy or girl names?

Samir is primarily a boy name. Ahmad is primarily a boy name.