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Mohammed vs Kareem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohammed

Boy #597 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root)

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic South Asian North African Indonesian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#597
Total SSA Count
481
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Mohammed Rank #597
Kareem Rank #676

Mohammed is more popular, ranked #597 vs #676 for Kareem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohammed or Kareem more popular?

Mohammed is more popular, ranked #597 compared to Kareem at #676 in the United States.

What do Mohammed and Kareem mean?

Mohammed means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root) origin). Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Mohammed and Kareem boy or girl names?

Mohammed is primarily a boy name. Kareem is primarily a boy name.

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