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Alam vs Emre

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alam

Boy #3,580 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"world, universe"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Urdu Persian Malay South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,580
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Emre

Boy #3,735 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, brother"

Origin: Old Turkic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,735
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alam Rank #3,580
Emre Rank #3,735

Alam is more popular, ranked #3580 vs #3735 for Emre.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alam or Emre more popular?

Alam is more popular, ranked #3580 compared to Emre at #3735 in the United States.

What do Alam and Emre mean?

Alam means "world, universe" (Arabic origin). Emre means "friend, brother" (Old Turkic origin).

Are Alam and Emre boy or girl names?

Alam is primarily a boy name. Emre is primarily a boy name.

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