Hamzah vs Yasser

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hamzah

Boy #2,940 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion, strong and steadfast"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Pakistani South Asian African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,940
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ham, Hamz

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Yasser

Boy #2,877 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"easy, gentle"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,877
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yas

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hamzah Rank #2,940
Yasser Rank #2,877

Yasser is more popular, ranked #2877 vs #2940 for Hamzah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hamzah ___

  • Hamzah Ali
  • Hamzah Ibrahim
  • Hamzah Yusuf
  • Hamzah Omar
  • Hamzah Hassan
  • Hamzah Abdullah

Yasser ___

  • Yasser Ali
  • Yasser Hassan
  • Yasser Mohammed
  • Yasser Khalid
  • Yasser Omar
  • Yasser Ibrahim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hamzah

Zainab Ibrahim Fatima Omar Maryam

If you choose Yasser

Omar Khalid Fatima Layla Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamzah or Yasser more popular?

Yasser is more popular, ranked #2877 compared to Hamzah at #2940 in the United States.

What do Hamzah and Yasser mean?

Hamzah means "lion, strong and steadfast" (Arabic origin). Yasser means "easy, gentle" (Arabic origin).

Are Hamzah and Yasser boy or girl names?

Hamzah is primarily a boy name. Yasser is primarily a boy name.

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