Kareem vs Shawn

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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Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#639
Total SSA Count
438
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sha, Shy, Shie

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Popularity Comparison

Kareem Rank #676
Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 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

Shawn ___

  • Shawn Michael
  • Shawn Patrick
  • Shawn Lee
  • Shawn Allen
  • Shawn James
  • Shawn Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kareem

Jamal Tariq Yasmine Nadia Omar

If you choose Shawn

Ryan Kayla Brandon Ashley Kyle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kareem or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Kareem at #676 in the United States.

What do Kareem and Shawn mean?

Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Kareem and Shawn boy or girl names?

Kareem is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.

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