Kareem vs Jaheem

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 #5,304 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fire, intensity"

Origin: Arabic

African American Caribbean Muslim

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Kareem Rank #676

Jaheem Rank #5,304

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 vs #5304 for Jaheem.

Is Kareem or Jaheem more popular?

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 compared to Jaheem at #5304 in the United States.

What do Kareem and Jaheem mean?

Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin). Jaheem means "fire, intensity" (Arabic origin).

Are Kareem and Jaheem boy or girl names?

Kareem is primarily a boy name. Jaheem is primarily a boy name.