James vs Kerem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for James →

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
Full profile for Kerem →

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kerem Rank #3,137

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3137 for Kerem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kerem

Emre Boran Yusuf Zeynep Elif

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kerem more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kerem at #3137 in the United States.

What do James and Kerem mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kerem means "generosity, nobility, virtue" (Turkish/Arabic origin).

Are James and Kerem boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kerem is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Kerem vs James James vs Tyler James vs Dawson James vs Aaron James vs Felix
← Full profile: James ← Full profile: Kerem Browse all baby names