Darius vs Kareem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

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Boy #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

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Darius Rank #746

Kareem Rank #676

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Kareem more popular?

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Kareem mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Darius and Kareem boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Kareem is primarily a boy name.