Samir vs Jay

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 #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Samir Rank #591

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #591 for Samir.

Is Samir or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Samir at #591 in the United States.

What do Samir and Jay mean?

Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Samir and Jay boy or girl names?

Samir is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.