Dre vs Kadeem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dre

Boy #4,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"manly, strong"

Origin: Greek (Andreas)

Cultural Roots

American African American French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,299
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Kadeem

Boy #4,484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, one who serves"

Origin: Arabic khadim

Cultural Roots

African American Arabic Muslim Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,484
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dee, Deem

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Popularity Comparison

Dre Rank #4,299
Kadeem Rank #4,484

Dre is more popular, ranked #4299 vs #4484 for Kadeem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dre ___

  • Dre James
  • Dre Michael
  • Dre Anthony
  • Dre Lamar
  • Dre Xavier
  • Dre Malik

Kadeem ___

  • Kadeem James
  • Kadeem Anthony
  • Kadeem Malik
  • Kadeem Xavier
  • Kadeem Andre
  • Kadeem Jamal

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dre

Tre Zay Kai Mekhi Zion

If you choose Kadeem

Hakeem Kareem Malik Zaire Aaliyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dre or Kadeem more popular?

Dre is more popular, ranked #4299 compared to Kadeem at #4484 in the United States.

What do Dre and Kadeem mean?

Dre means "manly, strong" (Greek (Andreas) origin). Kadeem means "servant, one who serves" (Arabic khadim origin).

Are Dre and Kadeem boy or girl names?

Dre is primarily a boy name. Kadeem is primarily a boy name.

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