Rakim vs Walid

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 #4,802 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"newborn child, newly born"

Origin: Arabic root w-l-d

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

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Rakim Rank #4,670

Walid Rank #4,802

Rakim is more popular, ranked #4670 vs #4802 for Walid.

Is Rakim or Walid more popular?

Rakim is more popular, ranked #4670 compared to Walid at #4802 in the United States.

What do Rakim and Walid mean?

Rakim means "writer, scribe, one who inscribes" (Arabic r-k-m root origin). Walid means "newborn child, newly born" (Arabic root w-l-d origin).

Are Rakim and Walid boy or girl names?

Rakim is primarily a boy name. Walid is primarily a boy name.