Samir vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Samir Rank #591
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #591 for Samir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Samir ___

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Samir

Amir Rayan Leila Yasmine Tariq

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samir or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Samir at #591 in the United States.

What do Samir and Theodore mean?

Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Samir and Theodore boy or girl names?

Samir is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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