Bassam vs Tarek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bassam

Boy #4,285 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"smiling, one who smiles"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern Muslim North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,285
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bassi, Sam

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Bassam Rank #4,285
Tarek Rank #4,151

Tarek is more popular, ranked #4151 vs #4285 for Bassam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bassam ___

  • Bassam Mohammed
  • Bassam Ali
  • Bassam Omar
  • Bassam Hassan
  • Bassam Khalid
  • Bassam Nasser

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 Bassam

Hassan Omar Fatima Layla Tariq

If you choose Tarek

Sami Nadia Layla Omar Yasmine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bassam or Tarek more popular?

Tarek is more popular, ranked #4151 compared to Bassam at #4285 in the United States.

What do Bassam and Tarek mean?

Bassam means "smiling, one who smiles" (Arabic origin). Tarek means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin).

Are Bassam and Tarek boy or girl names?

Bassam is primarily a boy name. Tarek is primarily a boy name.

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