Kareem vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kareem

Boy #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Kareem Rank #676

Derrick Rank #820

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Kareem or Derrick more popular?

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Kareem and Derrick mean?

Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Kareem and Derrick boy or girl names?

Kareem is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.