Emre vs Jakeem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakeem

Boy #3,550 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who stands firm"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,550
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jake, Keem

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emre Rank #3,735
Jakeem Rank #3,550

Jakeem is more popular, ranked #3550 vs #3735 for Emre.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emre ___

  • Emre Can
  • Emre Han
  • Emre Ali
  • Emre Kemal
  • Emre Yusuf
  • Emre Mert

Jakeem ___

  • Jakeem Damon
  • Jakeem Andre
  • Jakeem Lewis
  • Jakeem Marcus
  • Jakeem Tyrell
  • Jakeem DeShawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emre

Aras Kerem Mert Zeynep Elif

If you choose Jakeem

Hakeem Kareem Aaliyah Nadia Rasheed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emre or Jakeem more popular?

Jakeem is more popular, ranked #3550 compared to Emre at #3735 in the United States.

What do Emre and Jakeem mean?

Emre means "friend, brother" (Old Turkic origin). Jakeem means "one who stands firm" (Arabic origin).

Are Emre and Jakeem boy or girl names?

Emre is primarily a boy name. Jakeem is primarily a boy name.

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