Kareem vs Karim

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 #819 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honorable, bountiful"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

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Kareem Rank #676

Karim Rank #819

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 vs #819 for Karim.

Is Kareem or Karim more popular?

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 compared to Karim at #819 in the United States.

What do Kareem and Karim mean?

Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin). Karim means "honorable, bountiful" (Arabic origin).

Are Kareem and Karim boy or girl names?

Kareem is primarily a boy name. Karim is primarily a boy name.