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Kareem vs Hakim

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

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Hakim

Boy #2,403 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler, judge"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African Swahili African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,403
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kareem Rank #676
Hakim Rank #2,403

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 vs #2403 for Hakim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kareem or Hakim more popular?

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 compared to Hakim at #2403 in the United States.

What do Kareem and Hakim mean?

Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin). Hakim means "ruler, judge" (Arabic origin).

Are Kareem and Hakim boy or girl names?

Kareem is primarily a boy name. Hakim is primarily a boy name.

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