Rahim vs Yaqub

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rahim

Boy #2,953 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,953
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rah, Rami

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Yaqub

Boy #2,949 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, he who grasps the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,949
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yak, Koob

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Popularity Comparison

Rahim Rank #2,953
Yaqub Rank #2,949

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 vs #2953 for Rahim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rahim ___

  • Rahim Ali
  • Rahim Mohammed
  • Rahim Hassan
  • Rahim Ibrahim
  • Rahim Kareem
  • Rahim Tariq

Yaqub ___

  • Yaqub Ali
  • Yaqub Hassan
  • Yaqub Ibrahim
  • Yaqub Omar
  • Yaqub Kareem
  • Yaqub Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rahim

Kareem Halim Amira Fatima Zainab

If you choose Yaqub

Ibrahim Yusuf Maryam Fatima Dawud

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rahim or Yaqub more popular?

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 compared to Rahim at #2953 in the United States.

What do Rahim and Yaqub mean?

Rahim means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic origin). Yaqub means "supplanter, he who grasps the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rahim and Yaqub boy or girl names?

Rahim is primarily a boy name. Yaqub is primarily a boy name.

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