Kadir vs Qais

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kadir

Boy #3,283 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who has power and ability"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,283
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kad

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Qais

Boy #3,212 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"steadfast, resolute"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,212
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kadir Rank #3,283
Qais Rank #3,212

Qais is more popular, ranked #3212 vs #3283 for Kadir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kadir ___

  • Kadir Ahmed
  • Kadir Hassan
  • Kadir Ibrahim
  • Kadir Omar
  • Kadir Yusuf
  • Kadir Ali

Qais ___

  • Qais Tariq
  • Qais Ahmad
  • Qais Hassan
  • Qais Omar
  • Qais Faris
  • Qais Zaid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kadir

Layla Amina Tariq Fatima Nizar

If you choose Qais

Layla Yusuf Sara Khalid Nour

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kadir or Qais more popular?

Qais is more popular, ranked #3212 compared to Kadir at #3283 in the United States.

What do Kadir and Qais mean?

Kadir means "one who has power and ability" (Arabic origin). Qais means "steadfast, resolute" (Arabic origin).

Are Kadir and Qais boy or girl names?

Kadir is primarily a boy name. Qais is primarily a boy name.

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