Kamran vs Rahim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kamran

Boy #2,765 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one whose desires are fulfilled"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Iranian/Persian Pakistani Afghani South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,765
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kam

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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

Kamran Rank #2,765
Rahim Rank #2,953

Kamran is more popular, ranked #2765 vs #2953 for Rahim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kamran ___

  • Kamran Ali
  • Kamran Hassan
  • Kamran Reza
  • Kamran Darius
  • Kamran 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 Kamran

Cyrus Darius Leila Yasmin Asha

If you choose Rahim

Kareem Halim Amira Fatima Zainab

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kamran or Rahim more popular?

Kamran is more popular, ranked #2765 compared to Rahim at #2953 in the United States.

What do Kamran and Rahim mean?

Kamran means "one whose desires are fulfilled" (Persian origin). Rahim means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic origin).

Are Kamran and Rahim boy or girl names?

Kamran is primarily a boy name. Rahim is primarily a boy name.

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