Kareem vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Greek Roman American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#746
Total SSA Count
343
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kareem Rank #676
Darius Rank #746

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kareem or Darius more popular?

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

What do Kareem and Darius mean?

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

Are Kareem and Darius boy or girl names?

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

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