Samir vs Kian

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 #417 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Persian English

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Samir Rank #591

Kian Rank #417

Kian is more popular, ranked #417 vs #591 for Samir.

Is Samir or Kian more popular?

Kian is more popular, ranked #417 compared to Samir at #591 in the United States.

What do Samir and Kian mean?

Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin). Kian means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Samir and Kian boy or girl names?

Samir is primarily a boy name. Kian is primarily a boy name.