Amr

Amr is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “Representation.” In 2024 it was given to 20 boys in the United States.

Amr at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“Representation”

About the name Amr

Amr belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “Representation” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Amr first appears in Social Security records in 1974. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2373 in 2007, and in 2024 20 babies received the name — 956 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Amr in US records

First recorded (US)
1974
Best US rank
#2373 in 2007
Peak year
2007
Babies named Amr in 2024
20
Total since 1880
956

Amr in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1248 in 2003
Babies named Amr in 2025
5
Total since 1996
206

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amr mean?

Amr means “Representation” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Amr a boy or girl name?

Amr is a boy name. In 2024, 20 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Amr?

Amr comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Amr?

Amr first appears in US records in 1974. Its best-ever ranking was #2373 in 2007, and 20 babies were given the name in 2024.

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