Edison vs Kareem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#828
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Kareem

Boy #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#676
Total SSA Count
403
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828
Kareem Rank #676

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Kareem more popular?

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Kareem mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Edison and Kareem boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Kareem is primarily a boy name.

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