Hakim vs Qasim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hakim

Boy #2,403 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler, judge"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African Swahili African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,403
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hak, Keem

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Qasim

Boy #2,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who distributes, divider of goods"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,453
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Qas, Sim

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hakim Rank #2,403
Qasim Rank #2,453

Hakim is more popular, ranked #2403 vs #2453 for Qasim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hakim ___

  • Hakim Omar
  • Hakim Hassan
  • Hakim Ali
  • Hakim Abdul
  • Hakim Ibrahim
  • Hakim Marcus

Qasim ___

  • Qasim Ali
  • Qasim Hassan
  • Qasim Omar
  • Qasim Raza
  • Qasim Ahmed
  • Qasim Bilal

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hakim

Kareem Layla Fatima Ibrahim Nadia

If you choose Qasim

Hamza Fatima Zainab Omar Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hakim or Qasim more popular?

Hakim is more popular, ranked #2403 compared to Qasim at #2453 in the United States.

What do Hakim and Qasim mean?

Hakim means "ruler, judge" (Arabic origin). Qasim means "one who distributes, divider of goods" (Arabic origin).

Are Hakim and Qasim boy or girl names?

Hakim is primarily a boy name. Qasim is primarily a boy name.

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