Samir vs Emile

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 #1,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

French Belgian Swiss English

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Samir Rank #591

Emile Rank #1,920

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 vs #1920 for Emile.

Is Samir or Emile more popular?

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 compared to Emile at #1920 in the United States.

What do Samir and Emile mean?

Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin). Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin).

Are Samir and Emile boy or girl names?

Samir is primarily a boy name. Emile is primarily a boy name.