Kareem vs Idris

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 #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ardent lord"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Arabic Islamic West African

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Kareem Rank #676

Idris Rank #740

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 vs #740 for Idris.

Is Kareem or Idris more popular?

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 compared to Idris at #740 in the United States.

What do Kareem and Idris mean?

Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin). Idris means "ardent lord" (Welsh origin).

Are Kareem and Idris boy or girl names?

Kareem is primarily a boy name. Idris is primarily a boy name.