Gray vs Hakeem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hakeem

Boy #1,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise, judicious"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic West African Muslim Nigerian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,262
Total SSA Count
156
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keem

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Popularity Comparison

Gray Rank #1,342
Hakeem Rank #1,262

Hakeem is more popular, ranked #1262 vs #1342 for Gray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gray ___

  • Gray James
  • Gray William
  • Gray Alexander
  • Gray Elliott
  • Gray Thomas
  • Gray Ford

Hakeem ___

  • Hakeem James
  • Hakeem Ali
  • Hakeem Malik
  • Hakeem Joseph
  • Hakeem Ibrahim
  • Hakeem Emmanuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gray

Finn Sage Quinn River Wren

If you choose Hakeem

Kareem Amara Zara Idris Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gray or Hakeem more popular?

Hakeem is more popular, ranked #1262 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gray and Hakeem mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Hakeem means "wise, judicious" (Arabic origin).

Are Gray and Hakeem boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Hakeem is primarily a boy name.

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