Kareem vs Tariq

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kareem

Boy #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Somali African American

45 High Risk

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Kareem Rank #676

Tariq Rank #1,405

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 vs #1405 for Tariq.

Is Kareem or Tariq more popular?

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 compared to Tariq at #1405 in the United States.

What do Kareem and Tariq mean?

Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin). Tariq means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin).

Are Kareem and Tariq boy or girl names?

Kareem is primarily a boy name. Tariq is primarily a boy name.