Kareem vs Rayan

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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Rayan

Boy #580 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gates of paradise"

Origin: Arabic/Islamic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#580
Total SSA Count
491
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray

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Popularity Comparison

Kareem Rank #676
Rayan Rank #580

Rayan is more popular, ranked #580 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

Rayan ___

  • Rayan Omar
  • Rayan Malik
  • Rayan Sami
  • Rayan Kareem
  • Rayan Yusuf
  • Rayan Nour

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kareem

Jamal Tariq Yasmine Nadia Omar

If you choose Rayan

Nadia Layla Omar Yasmin Amir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kareem or Rayan more popular?

Rayan is more popular, ranked #580 compared to Kareem at #676 in the United States.

What do Kareem and Rayan mean?

Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin). Rayan means "gates of paradise" (Arabic/Islamic origin).

Are Kareem and Rayan boy or girl names?

Kareem is primarily a boy name. Rayan is primarily a boy name.

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