Kerem vs Qais

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

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Qais

Boy #3,212 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"steadfast, resolute"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,212
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

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Popularity Comparison

Kerem Rank #3,137
Qais Rank #3,212

Kerem is more popular, ranked #3137 vs #3212 for Qais.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kerem ___

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

Qais ___

  • Qais Tariq
  • Qais Ahmad
  • Qais Hassan
  • Qais Omar
  • Qais Faris
  • Qais Zaid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kerem

Emre Boran Yusuf Zeynep Elif

If you choose Qais

Layla Yusuf Sara Khalid Nour

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kerem or Qais more popular?

Kerem is more popular, ranked #3137 compared to Qais at #3212 in the United States.

What do Kerem and Qais mean?

Kerem means "generosity, nobility, virtue" (Turkish/Arabic origin). Qais means "steadfast, resolute" (Arabic origin).

Are Kerem and Qais boy or girl names?

Kerem is primarily a boy name. Qais is primarily a boy name.

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