Kamal vs Qasim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kamal

Boy #2,598 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"perfection, excellence, completeness"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Indian Hindi South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,598
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kam

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Kamal Rank #2,598
Qasim Rank #2,453

Qasim is more popular, ranked #2453 vs #2598 for Kamal.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kamal ___

  • Kamal Ahmad
  • Kamal Hassan
  • Kamal James
  • Kamal Nasser
  • Kamal Rashid
  • Kamal Ali

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 Kamal

Layla Amira Jamal Tariq Fatima

If you choose Qasim

Hamza Fatima Zainab Omar Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kamal or Qasim more popular?

Qasim is more popular, ranked #2453 compared to Kamal at #2598 in the United States.

What do Kamal and Qasim mean?

Kamal means "perfection, excellence, completeness" (Arabic origin). Qasim means "one who distributes, divider of goods" (Arabic origin).

Are Kamal and Qasim boy or girl names?

Kamal is primarily a boy name. Qasim is primarily a boy name.

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