Rakeem vs Jarrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rakeem

Boy #4,866 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the writer, the recorder"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim African American American

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,786 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear rule, lord of the spear (via Gerald)"

Origin: Germanic

African American English

15 High Risk

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Rakeem Rank #4,866

Jarrell Rank #4,786

Jarrell is more popular, ranked #4786 vs #4866 for Rakeem.

Is Rakeem or Jarrell more popular?

Jarrell is more popular, ranked #4786 compared to Rakeem at #4866 in the United States.

What do Rakeem and Jarrell mean?

Rakeem means "the writer, the recorder" (Arabic origin). Jarrell means "spear rule, lord of the spear (via Gerald)" (Germanic origin).

Are Rakeem and Jarrell boy or girl names?

Rakeem is primarily a boy name. Jarrell is primarily a boy name.