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Samir vs Omar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samir

Boy #591 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"evening conversation partner"

Origin: Arabic samara

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Indian North African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#591
Total SSA Count
484
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Omar

Boy #260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Hebrew Spanish African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#260
Total SSA Count
1,343
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Samir Rank #591
Omar Rank #260

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 vs #591 for Samir.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samir or Omar more popular?

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 compared to Samir at #591 in the United States.

What do Samir and Omar mean?

Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin). Omar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin).

Are Samir and Omar boy or girl names?

Samir is primarily a boy name. Omar is primarily a boy name.

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