Carmel vs Samar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carmel

Girl #4,809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"garden of God, God's vineyard"

Origin: Hebrew 'Karmel'

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Irish English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,809
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carm, Meli, Carrie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Carmel Rank #4,809
Samar Rank #2,297

Samar is more popular, ranked #2297 vs #4809 for Carmel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carmel ___

  • Carmel Ann
  • Carmel Rose
  • Carmel Marie
  • Carmel Grace
  • Carmel Lynn
  • Carmel Ruth

Samar ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carmel

Bridget Patrick Sinead Colm Teresa

If you choose Samar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carmel or Samar more popular?

Samar is more popular, ranked #2297 compared to Carmel at #4809 in the United States.

What do Carmel and Samar mean?

Carmel means "garden of God, God's vineyard" (Hebrew 'Karmel' origin).

Are Carmel and Samar boy or girl names?

Carmel is primarily a girl name. Samar is primarily a boy name.

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