Rakim vs Kadeem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rakim

Boy #4,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"writer, scribe, one who inscribes"

Origin: Arabic r-k-m root

Muslim Arabic African-American

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Boy #4,484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, one who serves"

Origin: Arabic khadim

African American Arabic Muslim Caribbean

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Rakim Rank #4,670

Kadeem Rank #4,484

Kadeem is more popular, ranked #4484 vs #4670 for Rakim.

Is Rakim or Kadeem more popular?

Kadeem is more popular, ranked #4484 compared to Rakim at #4670 in the United States.

What do Rakim and Kadeem mean?

Rakim means "writer, scribe, one who inscribes" (Arabic r-k-m root origin). Kadeem means "servant, one who serves" (Arabic khadim origin).

Are Rakim and Kadeem boy or girl names?

Rakim is primarily a boy name. Kadeem is primarily a boy name.