Kerim vs Qadir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kerim

Boy #6,064 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, noble"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Albanian Bosnian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,064
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keri, Rim

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Qadir

Boy #5,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"capable, powerful, able"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,945
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Qad

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Popularity Comparison

Kerim Rank #6,064
Qadir Rank #5,945

Qadir is more popular, ranked #5945 vs #6064 for Kerim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kerim ___

  • Kerim Alexander
  • Kerim James
  • Kerim Michael
  • Kerim David
  • Kerim Thomas
  • Kerim Ali

Qadir ___

  • Qadir Ali
  • Qadir Hassan
  • Qadir Ibrahim
  • Qadir Tariq
  • Qadir Samir
  • Qadir Rashid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kerim

Leila Yasmin Amir Omar Selma

If you choose Qadir

Zahir Nadir Yasmin Layla Jamil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kerim or Qadir more popular?

Qadir is more popular, ranked #5945 compared to Kerim at #6064 in the United States.

What do Kerim and Qadir mean?

Kerim means "generous, noble" (Arabic origin). Qadir means "capable, powerful, able" (Arabic origin).

Are Kerim and Qadir boy or girl names?

Kerim is primarily a boy name. Qadir is primarily a boy name.

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