Rahim vs Kareem

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 #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

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Rahim Rank #2,953

Kareem Rank #676

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 vs #2953 for Rahim.

Is Rahim or Kareem more popular?

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 compared to Rahim at #2953 in the United States.

What do Rahim and Kareem mean?

Rahim means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic origin). Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Rahim and Kareem boy or girl names?

Rahim is primarily a boy name. Kareem is primarily a boy name.