Kerem vs Yaqub

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kerem

Boy #3,137 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"generosity, nobility, virtue"

Origin: Turkish/Arabic

Turkish Hebrew Jewish Middle Eastern

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Boy #2,949 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, he who grasps the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian Turkish

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Kerem Rank #3,137

Yaqub Rank #2,949

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 vs #3137 for Kerem.

Is Kerem or Yaqub more popular?

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 compared to Kerem at #3137 in the United States.

What do Kerem and Yaqub mean?

Kerem means "generosity, nobility, virtue" (Turkish/Arabic origin). Yaqub means "supplanter, he who grasps the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kerem and Yaqub boy or girl names?

Kerem is primarily a boy name. Yaqub is primarily a boy name.