Kasim vs Sufian

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Sufian

Boy #5,253 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, pious, light-footed"

Origin: Arabic root s-f-n

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,253
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sufi, Fian

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kasim Rank #5,350
Sufian Rank #5,253

Sufian is more popular, ranked #5253 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

Sufian ___

  • Sufian Ahmad
  • Sufian Ali
  • Sufian Hassan
  • Sufian Omar
  • Sufian Bilal
  • Sufian Idris

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kasim

Zara Amira Kareem Lila Nour

If you choose Sufian

Bilal Tariq Omar Fatima Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kasim or Sufian more popular?

Sufian is more popular, ranked #5253 compared to Kasim at #5350 in the United States.

What do Kasim and Sufian mean?

Kasim means "one who divides and distributes fairly" (Arabic root q-s-m origin). Sufian means "pure, pious, light-footed" (Arabic root s-f-n origin).

Are Kasim and Sufian boy or girl names?

Kasim is primarily a boy name. Sufian is primarily a boy name.

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