Cal vs Kareem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Boy #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

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Cal Rank #671

Kareem Rank #676

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #676 for Kareem.

Is Cal or Kareem more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Kareem at #676 in the United States.

What do Cal and Kareem mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Cal and Kareem boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Kareem is primarily a boy name.