Bassam vs Serigne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bassam

Boy #4,285 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"smiling, one who smiles"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern Muslim North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,285
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bassi, Sam

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Serigne

Boy #4,205 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"religious leader, marabout"

Origin: Wolof/Arabic

Cultural Roots

Senegalese West African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,205
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Seri, Serge

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Popularity Comparison

Bassam Rank #4,285
Serigne Rank #4,205

Serigne is more popular, ranked #4205 vs #4285 for Bassam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bassam ___

  • Bassam Mohammed
  • Bassam Ali
  • Bassam Omar
  • Bassam Hassan
  • Bassam Khalid
  • Bassam Nasser

Serigne ___

  • Serigne Modou
  • Serigne Mbaye
  • Serigne Saliou
  • Serigne Ibrahima
  • Serigne Amadou
  • Serigne Cheikh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bassam

Hassan Omar Fatima Layla Tariq

If you choose Serigne

Fatou Mariama Moussa Adja Cheikh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bassam or Serigne more popular?

Serigne is more popular, ranked #4205 compared to Bassam at #4285 in the United States.

What do Bassam and Serigne mean?

Bassam means "smiling, one who smiles" (Arabic origin). Serigne means "religious leader, marabout" (Wolof/Arabic origin).

Are Bassam and Serigne boy or girl names?

Bassam is primarily a boy name. Serigne is primarily a boy name.

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