Kareem vs Sam

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 #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Kareem Rank #676

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #676 for Kareem.

Is Kareem or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Kareem at #676 in the United States.

What do Kareem and Sam mean?

Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kareem and Sam boy or girl names?

Kareem is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.