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Kareem vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kareem

Boy #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#676
Total SSA Count
403
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kareem Rank #676
Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #676 for Kareem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kareem or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Kareem at #676 in the United States.

What do Kareem and Seth mean?

Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Kareem and Seth boy or girl names?

Kareem is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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