Kareem vs Mohamed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Mohamed

Boy #549 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, laudable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Turkish South Asian Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#549
Total SSA Count
540
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Moe, Hamid

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Popularity Comparison

Kareem Rank #676
Mohamed Rank #549

Mohamed is more popular, ranked #549 vs #676 for Kareem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kareem ___

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

Mohamed ___

  • Mohamed Ali
  • Mohamed Hassan
  • Mohamed Ibrahim
  • Mohamed Yusuf
  • Mohamed Omar
  • Mohamed Adam

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kareem

Jamal Tariq Yasmine Nadia Omar

If you choose Mohamed

Ibrahim Yusuf Fatima Aisha Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kareem or Mohamed more popular?

Mohamed is more popular, ranked #549 compared to Kareem at #676 in the United States.

What do Kareem and Mohamed mean?

Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin). Mohamed means "praiseworthy, laudable" (Arabic origin).

Are Kareem and Mohamed boy or girl names?

Kareem is primarily a boy name. Mohamed is primarily a boy name.

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