Karim vs Tariq

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karim

Boy #819 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honorable, bountiful"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

✓ 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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Karim Rank #819

Tariq Rank #1,405

Karim is more popular, ranked #819 vs #1405 for Tariq.

Is Karim or Tariq more popular?

Karim is more popular, ranked #819 compared to Tariq at #1405 in the United States.

What do Karim and Tariq mean?

Karim means "honorable, bountiful" (Arabic origin). Tariq means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin).

Are Karim and Tariq boy or girl names?

Karim is primarily a boy name. Tariq is primarily a boy name.