Gershon 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

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Popularity Comparison

Gershon Rank #3,264
Kerem Rank #3,137

Kerem is more popular, ranked #3137 vs #3264 for Gershon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gershon ___

  • Gershon Aaron
  • Gershon David
  • Gershon Isaac
  • Gershon Levi
  • Gershon Noah
  • Gershon Samuel

Kerem ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Gershon

Miriam Naomi Levi Reuben Deborah

If you choose Kerem

Emre Boran Yusuf Zeynep Elif

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gershon or Kerem more popular?

Kerem is more popular, ranked #3137 compared to Gershon at #3264 in the United States.

What do Gershon and Kerem mean?

Gershon means "a stranger there" (Hebrew origin). Kerem means "generosity, nobility, virtue" (Turkish/Arabic origin).

Are Gershon and Kerem boy or girl names?

Gershon is primarily a boy name. Kerem is primarily a boy name.

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