Kadir vs Kerem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kadir

Boy #3,283 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who has power and ability"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,283
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kad

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Kadir Rank #3,283
Kerem Rank #3,137

Kerem is more popular, ranked #3137 vs #3283 for Kadir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kadir ___

  • Kadir Ahmed
  • Kadir Hassan
  • Kadir Ibrahim
  • Kadir Omar
  • Kadir Yusuf
  • Kadir Ali

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 Kadir

Layla Amina Tariq Fatima Nizar

If you choose Kerem

Emre Boran Yusuf Zeynep Elif

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kadir or Kerem more popular?

Kerem is more popular, ranked #3137 compared to Kadir at #3283 in the United States.

What do Kadir and Kerem mean?

Kadir means "one who has power and ability" (Arabic origin). Kerem means "generosity, nobility, virtue" (Turkish/Arabic origin).

Are Kadir and Kerem boy or girl names?

Kadir is primarily a boy name. Kerem is primarily a boy name.

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