Rahim vs Ayyub

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 #2,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to return, repentant"

Origin: Hebrew/Arabic

Muslim Arabic South Asian African

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Rahim Rank #2,953

Ayyub Rank #2,688

Ayyub is more popular, ranked #2688 vs #2953 for Rahim.

Is Rahim or Ayyub more popular?

Ayyub is more popular, ranked #2688 compared to Rahim at #2953 in the United States.

What do Rahim and Ayyub mean?

Rahim means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic origin). Ayyub means "to return, repentant" (Hebrew/Arabic origin).

Are Rahim and Ayyub boy or girl names?

Rahim is primarily a boy name. Ayyub is primarily a boy name.