Rey vs Kareem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Boy #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

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Rey Rank #823

Kareem Rank #676

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 vs #823 for Rey.

Is Rey or Kareem more popular?

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Rey and Kareem mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Rey and Kareem boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Kareem is primarily a boy name.