Samer

♂ Boy

Pronounced SAH-mer /ˈsɑ.mɛr/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Samir, 'a companion in evening conversation; an entertaining/sociable companion of the night'Low

In 30 seconds: A companion in evening conversation: Samer is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SAH-mer').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Samir, 'a companion in evening conversation; an entertaining/sociable companion of the night'

U.S. rank (2024)#8182 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1994

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,443

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Samer comes from the Arabic Samir, 'a companion in evening conversation; an entertaining/sociable companion of the night'. A crisp, classic name (said 'SAH-mer').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, an-evening-companion at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Samer (Samir) means 'a companion in evening conversation; an entertaining companion of the night' in Arabic — crisp and classic (said 'SAH-mer').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Samer — Arabic etymology

Variations

SamirSameer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Samer mean?

Samer is Arabic for 'a companion in evening conversation; an entertaining companion'.

How do you pronounce Samer?

It's said SAH-mer /ˈsɑ.mɛr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Samer a boy or girl name?

Samer is a boy's name.

How popular is Samer?

Samer is a very rare name in the U.S.