Ray vs Kareem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

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Ray Rank #777

Kareem Rank #676

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Kareem more popular?

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Kareem mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Ray and Kareem boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Kareem is primarily a boy name.