Edris vs Rakim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rakim

Boy #4,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"writer, scribe, one who inscribes"

Origin: Arabic r-k-m root

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,670
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ra, Kim

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Edris Rank #4,538
Rakim Rank #4,670

Edris is more popular, ranked #4538 vs #4670 for Rakim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edris ___

  • Edris James
  • Edris Ali
  • Edris Kareem
  • Edris Malik
  • Edris Noel

Rakim ___

  • Rakim Isaiah
  • Rakim James
  • Rakim Malik
  • Rakim Jamal
  • Rakim Andre
  • Rakim Elijah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edris

Tariq Zain Leila Amara Yasmine

If you choose Rakim

Kareem Jamal Malik Nia Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edris or Rakim more popular?

Edris is more popular, ranked #4538 compared to Rakim at #4670 in the United States.

What do Edris and Rakim mean?

Edris means "studious, learned interpreter" (Arabic origin). Rakim means "writer, scribe, one who inscribes" (Arabic r-k-m root origin).

Are Edris and Rakim boy or girl names?

Edris is primarily a boy name. Rakim is primarily a boy name.

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