Emre vs Oumar

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

Oumar

Boy #3,636 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

West African Senegalese Guinean Arabic Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,636
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ou, Mar

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emre Rank #3,735
Oumar Rank #3,636

Oumar is more popular, ranked #3636 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

Oumar ___

  • Oumar Ibrahima
  • Oumar Diallo
  • Oumar Bah
  • Oumar Sow
  • Oumar Kouyate
  • Oumar Diop

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emre

Aras Kerem Mert Zeynep Elif

If you choose Oumar

Ibrahima Moussa Kadiatou Fatoumata Amadou

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emre or Oumar more popular?

Oumar is more popular, ranked #3636 compared to Emre at #3735 in the United States.

What do Emre and Oumar mean?

Emre means "friend, brother" (Old Turkic origin). Oumar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin).

Are Emre and Oumar boy or girl names?

Emre is primarily a boy name. Oumar is primarily a boy name.

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