Adham vs Tarek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adham

Boy #4,107 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"black, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Levantine

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,107
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ad

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Tarek

Boy #4,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,151
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tar, Rek

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adham Rank #4,107
Tarek Rank #4,151

Adham is more popular, ranked #4107 vs #4151 for Tarek.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adham ___

  • Adham Ali
  • Adham Hassan
  • Adham Ibrahim
  • Adham Karim
  • Adham Nour
  • Adham Samir

Tarek ___

  • Tarek Hassan
  • Tarek Malik
  • Tarek Ahmed
  • Tarek Omar
  • Tarek Yusuf
  • Tarek Samir

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adham

Adam Ibrahim Aisha Nadia Yasmin

If you choose Tarek

Sami Nadia Layla Omar Yasmine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adham or Tarek more popular?

Adham is more popular, ranked #4107 compared to Tarek at #4151 in the United States.

What do Adham and Tarek mean?

Adham means "black, dark-complexioned" (Arabic origin). Tarek means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin).

Are Adham and Tarek boy or girl names?

Adham is primarily a boy name. Tarek is primarily a boy name.

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