Samir vs Idris

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 #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ardent lord"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Arabic Islamic West African

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Samir Rank #591

Idris Rank #740

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 vs #740 for Idris.

Is Samir or Idris more popular?

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 compared to Idris at #740 in the United States.

What do Samir and Idris mean?

Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin). Idris means "ardent lord" (Welsh origin).

Are Samir and Idris boy or girl names?

Samir is primarily a boy name. Idris is primarily a boy name.