Samir vs Salem

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 #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Samir Rank #591

Salem Rank #635

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 vs #635 for Salem.

Is Samir or Salem more popular?

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 compared to Salem at #635 in the United States.

What do Samir and Salem mean?

Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin). Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samir and Salem boy or girl names?

Samir is primarily a boy name. Salem is primarily a boy name.