Roy vs Kareem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Boy #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

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Roy Rank #542

Kareem Rank #676

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #676 for Kareem.

Is Roy or Kareem more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Kareem at #676 in the United States.

What do Roy and Kareem mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Roy and Kareem boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Kareem is primarily a boy name.