Mohammed vs Samir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohammed

Boy #597 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root)

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic South Asian North African Indonesian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#597
Total SSA Count
481
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mo, Hamid

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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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mohammed Rank #597
Samir Rank #591

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 vs #597 for Mohammed.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mohammed ___

  • Mohammed Ali
  • Mohammed Hassan
  • Mohammed Ibrahim
  • Mohammed Omar
  • Mohammed Abdullah
  • Mohammed Yusuf

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 Mohammed

Ali Omar Hassan Fatima Aisha

If you choose Samir

Amir Rayan Leila Yasmine Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohammed or Samir more popular?

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 compared to Mohammed at #597 in the United States.

What do Mohammed and Samir mean?

Mohammed means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root) origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Mohammed and Samir boy or girl names?

Mohammed is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.

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