Idris vs Kareem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Idris

Boy #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ardent lord"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Arabic Islamic West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#740
Total SSA Count
347
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Idr, Idy, Idie

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Kareem

Boy #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#676
Total SSA Count
403
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari, Reem

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Popularity Comparison

Idris Rank #740
Kareem Rank #676

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 vs #740 for Idris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Idris ___

  • Idris James
  • Idris Cole
  • Idris Anthony
  • Idris Emmanuel
  • Idris Luca
  • Idris Wayne

Kareem ___

  • Kareem Hassan
  • Kareem Ali
  • Kareem Muhammad
  • Kareem Abdul
  • Kareem James
  • Kareem Malik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Idris

Darius Zara Amara Kian Leila

If you choose Kareem

Jamal Tariq Yasmine Nadia Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Idris or Kareem more popular?

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 compared to Idris at #740 in the United States.

What do Idris and Kareem mean?

Idris means "ardent lord" (Welsh origin). Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Idris and Kareem boy or girl names?

Idris is primarily a boy name. Kareem is primarily a boy name.

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