Shane vs Kareem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#602
Total SSA Count
473
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Shane Rank #602
Kareem Rank #676

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #676 for Kareem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shane or Kareem more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Kareem at #676 in the United States.

What do Shane and Kareem mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Shane and Kareem boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Kareem is primarily a boy name.

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