Karam vs Sultan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karam

Boy #1,372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generosity, nobility"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Syrian Lebanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,372
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kar

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Sultan

Boy #1,298 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler, authority, power"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,298
Total SSA Count
151
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Suli

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Popularity Comparison

Karam Rank #1,372
Sultan Rank #1,298

Sultan is more popular, ranked #1298 vs #1372 for Karam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karam ___

  • Karam Ziad
  • Karam Nabil
  • Karam Samir
  • Karam Anas
  • Karam Tariq
  • Karam Bilal

Sultan ___

  • Sultan Ahmad
  • Sultan Ali
  • Sultan Ibrahim
  • Sultan Hassan
  • Sultan Malik
  • Sultan Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Karam

Layan Nour Sham Rani Faris

If you choose Sultan

Malik Tariq Amir Fatima Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karam or Sultan more popular?

Sultan is more popular, ranked #1298 compared to Karam at #1372 in the United States.

What do Karam and Sultan mean?

Karam means "generosity, nobility" (Arabic origin). Sultan means "ruler, authority, power" (Arabic origin).

Are Karam and Sultan boy or girl names?

Karam is primarily a boy name. Sultan is primarily a boy name.

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