Kareem vs Samir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kareem

Boy #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#676
Total SSA Count
403
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari, Reem

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Samir

Boy #591 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"evening conversation partner"

Origin: Arabic samara

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Indian North African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#591
Total SSA Count
484
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kareem Rank #676
Samir Rank #591

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 vs #676 for Kareem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kareem ___

  • Kareem Hassan
  • Kareem Ali
  • Kareem Muhammad
  • Kareem Abdul
  • Kareem James
  • Kareem Malik

Samir ___

  • Samir Ali
  • Samir Hassan
  • Samir Rayan
  • Samir Kareem
  • Samir James
  • Samir Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kareem

Jamal Tariq Yasmine Nadia Omar

If you choose Samir

Amir Rayan Leila Yasmine Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kareem or Samir more popular?

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 compared to Kareem at #676 in the United States.

What do Kareem and Samir mean?

Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Kareem and Samir boy or girl names?

Kareem is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.

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