Samir vs Yusuf

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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Yusuf

Boy #476 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will add, God will increase"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish South Asian Swahili Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#476
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yus, Yusu, Suf

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Popularity Comparison

Samir Rank #591
Yusuf Rank #476

Yusuf is more popular, ranked #476 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

Yusuf ___

  • Yusuf Ali
  • Yusuf Hassan
  • Yusuf Ibrahim
  • Yusuf Rahman
  • Yusuf Kareem
  • Yusuf Nasser

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Samir

Amir Rayan Leila Yasmine Tariq

If you choose Yusuf

Maryam Fatima Ibrahim Omar Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samir or Yusuf more popular?

Yusuf is more popular, ranked #476 compared to Samir at #591 in the United States.

What do Samir and Yusuf mean?

Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin). Yusuf means "God will add, God will increase" (Arabic origin).

Are Samir and Yusuf boy or girl names?

Samir is primarily a boy name. Yusuf is primarily a boy name.

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