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Foster vs Hakeem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hakeem

Boy #1,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise, judicious"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic West African Muslim Nigerian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,262
Total SSA Count
156
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Foster Rank #1,077
Hakeem Rank #1,262

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1262 for Hakeem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foster or Hakeem more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Hakeem at #1262 in the United States.

What do Foster and Hakeem mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Hakeem means "wise, judicious" (Arabic origin).

Are Foster and Hakeem boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Hakeem is primarily a boy name.

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