Sam vs Kareem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Boy #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

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Sam Rank #652

Kareem Rank #676

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #676 for Kareem.

Is Sam or Kareem more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Kareem at #676 in the United States.

What do Sam and Kareem mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Sam and Kareem boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Kareem is primarily a boy name.