Emre vs Kais

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emre

Boy #3,735 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend, brother"

Origin: Old Turkic

Turkish Arabic Azerbaijani

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Boy #3,926 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"firm, steadfast, hard"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Tunisian Lebanese Turkish

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Emre Rank #3,735

Kais Rank #3,926

Emre is more popular, ranked #3735 vs #3926 for Kais.

Is Emre or Kais more popular?

Emre is more popular, ranked #3735 compared to Kais at #3926 in the United States.

What do Emre and Kais mean?

Emre means "friend, brother" (Old Turkic origin). Kais means "firm, steadfast, hard" (Arabic origin).

Are Emre and Kais boy or girl names?

Emre is primarily a boy name. Kais is primarily a boy name.