Kasim vs Sharif

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kasim

Boy #5,350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who divides and distributes fairly"

Origin: Arabic root q-s-m

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Turkish Urdu Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,350
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kas, Kaz

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Sharif

Boy #5,260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, honorable, eminent"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Middle Eastern African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,260
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Shaz, Reef

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Popularity Comparison

Kasim Rank #5,350
Sharif Rank #5,260

Sharif is more popular, ranked #5260 vs #5350 for Kasim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kasim ___

  • Kasim Ali
  • Kasim Omar
  • Kasim Ibrahim
  • Kasim Hassan
  • Kasim Yusuf
  • Kasim Tariq

Sharif ___

  • Sharif Ali
  • Sharif Hassan
  • Sharif Ibrahim
  • Sharif Omar
  • Sharif Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kasim

Zara Amira Kareem Lila Nour

If you choose Sharif

Kareem Amir Leila Fatima Hassan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kasim or Sharif more popular?

Sharif is more popular, ranked #5260 compared to Kasim at #5350 in the United States.

What do Kasim and Sharif mean?

Kasim means "one who divides and distributes fairly" (Arabic root q-s-m origin). Sharif means "noble, honorable, eminent" (Arabic origin).

Are Kasim and Sharif boy or girl names?

Kasim is primarily a boy name. Sharif is primarily a boy name.

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