Rahim vs Ishaq

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 #3,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he will laugh, laughter"

Origin: Hebrew via Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

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Rahim Rank #2,953

Ishaq Rank #3,088

Rahim is more popular, ranked #2953 vs #3088 for Ishaq.

Is Rahim or Ishaq more popular?

Rahim is more popular, ranked #2953 compared to Ishaq at #3088 in the United States.

What do Rahim and Ishaq mean?

Rahim means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic origin). Ishaq means "he will laugh, laughter" (Hebrew via Arabic origin).

Are Rahim and Ishaq boy or girl names?

Rahim is primarily a boy name. Ishaq is primarily a boy name.