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Qasim vs Jibril

Which is more popular?
Qasim and Jibril are given to a similar number of US babies today.
QasimJibril
Meaning one who distributes Arabic name of the angel Gabriel
Origin arabic arabic
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation QAA-sim jib-REEL
Syllables 2 2
First appeared00
Peak year2025 (60)2009 (69)
In 202500
TrendRisingSteady
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Qasim Jibril
198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeQasimJibril
2020s 300 305
2010s 373 458
2000s 271 390
1990s 185 176
1980s 77 53
1970s 33 10

What does Qasim mean?

From the root q-s-m (ق-س-م, 'to divide, to apportion'), meaning 'one who divides or distributes', especially a distributor of provisions. Al-Qasim was a son of the Prophet (hence his kunya Abu al-Qasim). Also spelled Kasim, Qaasim.

What does Jibril mean?

The Arabic name of the archangel Gabriel (Jibril/Jibra'il), the angel of revelation in Islam. Of Hebrew origin ('God is my strength' or 'man of God'); it carries no native Arabic root meaning. Used as a given name in many Muslim communities. Also spelled Jibreel, Gibril.

Frequently asked questions

Is Qasim or Jibril more popular?

Qasim and Jibril are given to a similar number of US babies today.

What is the difference between Qasim and Jibril?

Qasim means one who distributes (arabic origin), while Jibril means Arabic name of the angel Gabriel (arabic origin).

Which name is older, Qasim or Jibril?

In US records, Qasim first appears in 0 and Jibril in 0, so Qasim has the longer recorded history.