Kareem vs Rahim

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 #2,953 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian African

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Kareem Rank #676

Rahim Rank #2,953

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 vs #2953 for Rahim.

Is Kareem or Rahim more popular?

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 compared to Rahim at #2953 in the United States.

What do Kareem and Rahim mean?

Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin). Rahim means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic origin).

Are Kareem and Rahim boy or girl names?

Kareem is primarily a boy name. Rahim is primarily a boy name.