Emre vs Majid

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emre

Boy #3,735 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, brother"

Origin: Old Turkic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,735
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em

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Majid

Boy #3,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"glorious, noble, honored"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,848
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Majd, Maji

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Popularity Comparison

Emre Rank #3,735
Majid Rank #3,848

Emre is more popular, ranked #3735 vs #3848 for Majid.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emre ___

  • Emre Can
  • Emre Han
  • Emre Ali
  • Emre Kemal
  • Emre Yusuf
  • Emre Mert

Majid ___

  • Majid Ali
  • Majid Hassan
  • Majid Abdullah
  • Majid Ibrahim
  • Majid Mohammed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emre

Aras Kerem Mert Zeynep Elif

If you choose Majid

Hamid Khalid Rashid Fatima Amina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emre or Majid more popular?

Emre is more popular, ranked #3735 compared to Majid at #3848 in the United States.

What do Emre and Majid mean?

Emre means "friend, brother" (Old Turkic origin). Majid means "glorious, noble, honored" (Arabic origin).

Are Emre and Majid boy or girl names?

Emre is primarily a boy name. Majid is primarily a boy name.

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