Hakeem vs Yazan

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Yazan

Boy #1,186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"steadfast, determined"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Jordanian Syrian Palestinian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,186
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yaz, Zan

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hakeem Rank #1,262
Yazan Rank #1,186

Yazan is more popular, ranked #1186 vs #1262 for Hakeem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hakeem ___

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

Yazan ___

  • Yazan Ahmad
  • Yazan Ibrahim
  • Yazan Tariq
  • Yazan Hassan
  • Yazan Ali
  • Yazan Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hakeem

Kareem Amara Zara Idris Fatima

If you choose Yazan

Tariq Layla Amira Sana Khalid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hakeem or Yazan more popular?

Yazan is more popular, ranked #1186 compared to Hakeem at #1262 in the United States.

What do Hakeem and Yazan mean?

Hakeem means "wise, judicious" (Arabic origin). Yazan means "steadfast, determined" (Arabic origin).

Are Hakeem and Yazan boy or girl names?

Hakeem is primarily a boy name. Yazan is primarily a boy name.

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