Abdullah vs Samir

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
Nicknames
Sam

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Abdullah Rank #782
Samir Rank #591

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 vs #782 for Abdullah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdullah ___

  • Abdullah Muhammad
  • Abdullah Ali
  • Abdullah Omar
  • Abdullah Hassan
  • Abdullah Khalid
  • Abdullah Ibrahim

Samir ___

  • Samir Ali
  • Samir Hassan
  • Samir Rayan
  • Samir Kareem
  • Samir James
  • Samir Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abdullah

Ibrahim Fatimah Zainab Omar Aisha

If you choose Samir

Amir Rayan Leila Yasmine Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdullah or Samir more popular?

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 compared to Abdullah at #782 in the United States.

What do Abdullah and Samir mean?

Abdullah means "slave of Allah" (Arabic origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Abdullah and Samir boy or girl names?

Abdullah is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.

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