Khalil vs Samir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khalil

Boy #393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend of God (theological)"

Origin: Islamic tradition

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern African American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#393
Total SSA Count
830
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Khal

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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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Popularity Comparison

Khalil Rank #393
Samir Rank #591

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #591 for Samir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Khalil ___

  • Khalil Darius
  • Khalil Xavier
  • Khalil James
  • Khalil Alexander
  • Khalil Ibrahim
  • Khalil 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 Khalil

Zara Amara Amir Layla Jasmine

If you choose Samir

Amir Rayan Leila Yasmine Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khalil or Samir more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Samir at #591 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Samir mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Khalil and Samir boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.

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