Amir vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amir

Boy #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Hebrew Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#95
Total SSA Count
3,625
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami

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Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#83
Total SSA Count
4,018
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jon, Johnny, Jonny

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Popularity Comparison

Amir Rank #95
Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #95 for Amir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amir ___

  • Amir Hassan
  • Amir Khalil
  • Amir Abdullah
  • Amir Tariq
  • Amir Rashid
  • Amir Ibrahim

Jonathan ___

  • Jonathan David
  • Jonathan Michael
  • Jonathan James
  • Jonathan Andrew
  • Jonathan Cole
  • Jonathan William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amir

Zara Layla Yasmin Hamza Omar

If you choose Jonathan

David Matthew Nathaniel Elizabeth Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amir or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Amir at #95 in the United States.

What do Amir and Jonathan mean?

Amir means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Amir and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Amir is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.

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