Emre vs Naji

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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Naji

Boy #3,559 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"intimate friend, confidant"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,559
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Naj

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emre Rank #3,735
Naji Rank #3,559

Naji is more popular, ranked #3559 vs #3735 for Emre.

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

Naji ___

  • Naji Hassan
  • Naji Omar
  • Naji Karim
  • Naji Rashid
  • Naji Ali

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emre

Aras Kerem Mert Zeynep Elif

If you choose Naji

Layla Yasmin Tariq Rania Kareem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emre or Naji more popular?

Naji is more popular, ranked #3559 compared to Emre at #3735 in the United States.

What do Emre and Naji mean?

Emre means "friend, brother" (Old Turkic origin). Naji means "intimate friend, confidant" (Arabic origin).

Are Emre and Naji boy or girl names?

Emre is primarily a boy name. Naji is primarily a boy name.

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