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Seth vs Kareem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kareem

Boy #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#676
Total SSA Count
403
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Seth Rank #559
Kareem Rank #676

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #676 for Kareem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Kareem more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Kareem at #676 in the United States.

What do Seth and Kareem mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Seth and Kareem boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Kareem is primarily a boy name.

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