Kareem vs Ray

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 #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Kareem Rank #676

Ray Rank #777

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Kareem or Ray more popular?

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Kareem and Ray mean?

Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Kareem and Ray boy or girl names?

Kareem is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.