Samir vs Khalil

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 #393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend of God (theological)"

Origin: Islamic tradition

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern African American South Asian

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Samir Rank #591

Khalil Rank #393

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #591 for Samir.

Is Samir or Khalil more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Samir at #591 in the United States.

What do Samir and Khalil mean?

Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin). Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin).

Are Samir and Khalil boy or girl names?

Samir is primarily a boy name. Khalil is primarily a boy name.