Raheem vs Kareem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raheem

Boy #1,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic r-h-m root

Arabic Muslim African American South Asian

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Boy #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

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Raheem Rank #1,383

Kareem Rank #676

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 vs #1383 for Raheem.

Is Raheem or Kareem more popular?

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 compared to Raheem at #1383 in the United States.

What do Raheem and Kareem mean?

Raheem means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic r-h-m root origin). Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Raheem and Kareem boy or girl names?

Raheem is primarily a boy name. Kareem is primarily a boy name.