Avi vs Kareem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avi

Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#846
Total SSA Count
288
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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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
Nicknames
Kari, Reem

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Avi Rank #846
Kareem Rank #676

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 vs #846 for Avi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avi ___

  • Avi James
  • Avi Cohen
  • Avi David
  • Avi Michael
  • Avi Noah
  • Avi Samuel

Kareem ___

  • Kareem Hassan
  • Kareem Ali
  • Kareem Muhammad
  • Kareem Abdul
  • Kareem James
  • Kareem Malik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avi

Eli Levi Maya Noa Yael

If you choose Kareem

Jamal Tariq Yasmine Nadia Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avi or Kareem more popular?

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Avi and Kareem mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Avi and Kareem boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Kareem is primarily a boy name.

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