Kareem vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kareem

Boy #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Kareem Rank #676

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #676 for Kareem.

Is Kareem or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Kareem at #676 in the United States.

What do Kareem and Clay mean?

Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Kareem and Clay boy or girl names?

Kareem is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.