Rahim vs Anwar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rahim

Boy #2,953 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian African

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Boy #2,881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"luminous, radiant, full of light"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Egyptian Pakistani Malaysian Indonesian African

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Rahim Rank #2,953

Anwar Rank #2,881

Anwar is more popular, ranked #2881 vs #2953 for Rahim.

Is Rahim or Anwar more popular?

Anwar is more popular, ranked #2881 compared to Rahim at #2953 in the United States.

What do Rahim and Anwar mean?

Rahim means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic origin). Anwar means "luminous, radiant, full of light" (Arabic origin).

Are Rahim and Anwar boy or girl names?

Rahim is primarily a boy name. Anwar is primarily a boy name.