Emre vs Nazar

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Nazar

Boy #3,825 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"vow to God, dedicated"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Ukrainian Muslim Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,825
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Naz

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emre Rank #3,735
Nazar Rank #3,825

Emre is more popular, ranked #3735 vs #3825 for Nazar.

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

Nazar ___

  • Nazar Ali
  • Nazar Omar
  • Nazar Hussein
  • Nazar Ahmad
  • Nazar Ivan
  • Nazar Sergiy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emre

Aras Kerem Mert Zeynep Elif

If you choose Nazar

Taras Bohdan Yaroslav Dmytro Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emre or Nazar more popular?

Emre is more popular, ranked #3735 compared to Nazar at #3825 in the United States.

What do Emre and Nazar mean?

Emre means "friend, brother" (Old Turkic origin). Nazar means "vow to God, dedicated" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emre and Nazar boy or girl names?

Emre is primarily a boy name. Nazar is primarily a boy name.

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