Yusuf vs Samir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yusuf

Boy #476 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will add, God will increase"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish South Asian Swahili Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#476
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Yusuf Rank #476
Samir Rank #591

Yusuf is more popular, ranked #476 vs #591 for Samir.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yusuf or Samir more popular?

Yusuf is more popular, ranked #476 compared to Samir at #591 in the United States.

What do Yusuf and Samir mean?

Yusuf means "God will add, God will increase" (Arabic origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Yusuf and Samir boy or girl names?

Yusuf is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.

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