Samir vs Kareem

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 #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

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Samir Rank #591

Kareem Rank #676

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 vs #676 for Kareem.

Is Samir or Kareem more popular?

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 compared to Kareem at #676 in the United States.

What do Samir and Kareem mean?

Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin). Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Samir and Kareem boy or girl names?

Samir is primarily a boy name. Kareem is primarily a boy name.