Yaqub vs Rahim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yaqub

Boy #2,949 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, he who grasps the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian Turkish

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Boy #2,953 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian African

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Yaqub Rank #2,949

Rahim Rank #2,953

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 vs #2953 for Rahim.

Is Yaqub or Rahim more popular?

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 compared to Rahim at #2953 in the United States.

What do Yaqub and Rahim mean?

Yaqub means "supplanter, he who grasps the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rahim means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic origin).

Are Yaqub and Rahim boy or girl names?

Yaqub is primarily a boy name. Rahim is primarily a boy name.