Raheem vs Faris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raheem

Boy #1,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic r-h-m root

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,383
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Faris

Boy #1,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Persia (place name)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian Malaysian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,452
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Raheem Rank #1,383
Faris Rank #1,452

Raheem is more popular, ranked #1383 vs #1452 for Faris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raheem or Faris more popular?

Raheem is more popular, ranked #1383 compared to Faris at #1452 in the United States.

What do Raheem and Faris mean?

Raheem means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic r-h-m root origin). Faris means "Persia (place name)" (Arabic origin).

Are Raheem and Faris boy or girl names?

Raheem is primarily a boy name. Faris is primarily a boy name.

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