Mohammad vs Samir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohammad

Boy #599 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one deserving of praise"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Persian Indonesian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#599
Total SSA Count
475
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mo, Hamad, Moha

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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

Mohammad Rank #599
Samir Rank #591

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 vs #599 for Mohammad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mohammad ___

  • Mohammad Ali
  • Mohammad Hassan
  • Mohammad Ibrahim
  • Mohammad Omar
  • Mohammad Yusuf
  • Mohammad Khalid

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 Mohammad

Ahmed Omar Ibrahim Fatima Aisha

If you choose Samir

Amir Rayan Leila Yasmine Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohammad or Samir more popular?

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 compared to Mohammad at #599 in the United States.

What do Mohammad and Samir mean?

Mohammad means "one deserving of praise" (Arabic origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Mohammad and Samir boy or girl names?

Mohammad is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.

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