Kareem vs Major

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 #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Kareem Rank #676

Major Rank #581

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #676 for Kareem.

Is Kareem or Major more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Kareem at #676 in the United States.

What do Kareem and Major mean?

Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Kareem and Major boy or girl names?

Kareem is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.