Hamdan vs Rahim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hamdan

Boy #3,024 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who praises much"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Emirati Muslim Pakistani Sudanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,024
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ham, Hami, Dan

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Rahim

Boy #2,953 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,953
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rah, Rami

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Popularity Comparison

Hamdan Rank #3,024
Rahim Rank #2,953

Rahim is more popular, ranked #2953 vs #3024 for Hamdan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hamdan ___

  • Hamdan Ali
  • Hamdan Mohammed
  • Hamdan Abdullah
  • Hamdan Ibrahim
  • Hamdan Khalid
  • Hamdan Omar

Rahim ___

  • Rahim Ali
  • Rahim Mohammed
  • Rahim Hassan
  • Rahim Ibrahim
  • Rahim Kareem
  • Rahim Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hamdan

Khalid Rashid Mohammed Fatima Aisha

If you choose Rahim

Kareem Halim Amira Fatima Zainab

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamdan or Rahim more popular?

Rahim is more popular, ranked #2953 compared to Hamdan at #3024 in the United States.

What do Hamdan and Rahim mean?

Hamdan means "one who praises much" (Arabic origin). Rahim means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic origin).

Are Hamdan and Rahim boy or girl names?

Hamdan is primarily a boy name. Rahim is primarily a boy name.

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