Samir vs Emil

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 #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian Eastern European Romanian

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Samir Rank #591

Emil Rank #1,253

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 vs #1253 for Emil.

Is Samir or Emil more popular?

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 compared to Emil at #1253 in the United States.

What do Samir and Emil mean?

Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin). Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin).

Are Samir and Emil boy or girl names?

Samir is primarily a boy name. Emil is primarily a boy name.