Kerim vs Waseem

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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Waseem

Boy #6,132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, good-looking"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Pakistani South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,132
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Waz, Seem

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Popularity Comparison

Kerim Rank #6,064
Waseem Rank #6,132

Kerim is more popular, ranked #6064 vs #6132 for Waseem.

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

Waseem ___

  • Waseem Ali
  • Waseem Hassan
  • Waseem Ahmad
  • Waseem Raza
  • Waseem Khan
  • Waseem Ibrahim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kerim

Leila Yasmin Amir Omar Selma

If you choose Waseem

Tariq Zaid Amira Layla Hassan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kerim or Waseem more popular?

Kerim is more popular, ranked #6064 compared to Waseem at #6132 in the United States.

What do Kerim and Waseem mean?

Kerim means "generous, noble" (Arabic origin). Waseem means "handsome, good-looking" (Arabic origin).

Are Kerim and Waseem boy or girl names?

Kerim is primarily a boy name. Waseem is primarily a boy name.

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