Esau vs Kerem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kerem

Boy #3,137 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generosity, nobility, virtue"

Origin: Turkish/Arabic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Hebrew Jewish Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,137
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ker, Key, Keie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Esau Rank #3,082
Kerem Rank #3,137

Esau is more popular, ranked #3082 vs #3137 for Kerem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esau ___

  • Esau James
  • Esau John
  • Esau David
  • Esau Michael
  • Esau Thomas
  • Esau Samuel

Kerem ___

  • Kerem Ali
  • Kerem Emre
  • Kerem Can
  • Kerem Yusuf
  • Kerem Mehmet
  • Kerem Baran

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esau

Jacob Isaac Ruth Miriam Caleb

If you choose Kerem

Emre Boran Yusuf Zeynep Elif

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esau or Kerem more popular?

Esau is more popular, ranked #3082 compared to Kerem at #3137 in the United States.

What do Esau and Kerem mean?

Esau means "hairy, rough" (Hebrew origin). Kerem means "generosity, nobility, virtue" (Turkish/Arabic origin).

Are Esau and Kerem boy or girl names?

Esau is primarily a boy name. Kerem is primarily a boy name.

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