Rahim vs Yaqub

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 #2,949 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, he who grasps the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian Turkish

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Rahim Rank #2,953

Yaqub Rank #2,949

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 vs #2953 for Rahim.

Is Rahim or Yaqub more popular?

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 compared to Rahim at #2953 in the United States.

What do Rahim and Yaqub mean?

Rahim means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic origin). Yaqub means "supplanter, he who grasps the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rahim and Yaqub boy or girl names?

Rahim is primarily a boy name. Yaqub is primarily a boy name.