Kareem vs Edison

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

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

Popularity Comparison

Kareem Rank #676
Edison Rank #828

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kareem or Edison more popular?

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

What do Kareem and Edison mean?

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

Are Kareem and Edison boy or girl names?

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

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