Raza vs Waseem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raza

Boy #5,956 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"contentment, divine satisfaction"

Origin: Arabic root r-d-y

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Urdu South Asian Shia Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,956
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ray, Raz

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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

Raza Rank #5,956
Waseem Rank #6,132

Raza is more popular, ranked #5956 vs #6132 for Waseem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raza ___

  • Raza Ali
  • Raza Hassan
  • Raza Hussain
  • Raza Karim
  • Raza Mehdi
  • Raza Noor

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 Raza

Zara Layla Ali Hassan Nadia

If you choose Waseem

Tariq Zaid Amira Layla Hassan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raza or Waseem more popular?

Raza is more popular, ranked #5956 compared to Waseem at #6132 in the United States.

What do Raza and Waseem mean?

Raza means "contentment, divine satisfaction" (Arabic root r-d-y origin). Waseem means "handsome, good-looking" (Arabic origin).

Are Raza and Waseem boy or girl names?

Raza is primarily a boy name. Waseem is primarily a boy name.

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