Hasan vs Sami

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hasan

Boy #1,206 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"excellent, virtuous"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian South Asian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,206
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hass

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Sami

Boy #1,261 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elevated, sublime, high"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern Finnish Scandinavian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,261
Total SSA Count
156
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hasan Rank #1,206
Sami Rank #1,261

Hasan is more popular, ranked #1206 vs #1261 for Sami.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hasan ___

  • Hasan Ali
  • Hasan Omar
  • Hasan Khalid
  • Hasan Ibrahim
  • Hasan Tariq
  • Hasan Bilal

Sami ___

  • Sami Ali
  • Sami Hassan
  • Sami Malik
  • Sami Ibrahim
  • Sami Yusuf
  • Sami Kareem

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hasan

Husayn Fatima Zaynab Omar Layla

If you choose Sami

Omar Layla Kareem Nadia Rami

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hasan or Sami more popular?

Hasan is more popular, ranked #1206 compared to Sami at #1261 in the United States.

What do Hasan and Sami mean?

Hasan means "excellent, virtuous" (Arabic origin). Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin).

Are Hasan and Sami boy or girl names?

Hasan is primarily a boy name. Sami is primarily a boy name.

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