Kerem vs Shraga

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

Shraga

Boy #3,171 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lamp, light"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Israeli Orthodox Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,171
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Shragele, Shragy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kerem Rank #3,137
Shraga Rank #3,171

Kerem is more popular, ranked #3137 vs #3171 for Shraga.

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

Shraga ___

  • Shraga Feivel
  • Shraga Mordechai
  • Shraga Avraham
  • Shraga Yisroel
  • Shraga Dovid
  • Shraga Nosson

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kerem

Emre Boran Yusuf Zeynep Elif

If you choose Shraga

Moshe Yosef Rivka Devorah Leah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kerem or Shraga more popular?

Kerem is more popular, ranked #3137 compared to Shraga at #3171 in the United States.

What do Kerem and Shraga mean?

Kerem means "generosity, nobility, virtue" (Turkish/Arabic origin). Shraga means "lamp, light" (Aramaic origin).

Are Kerem and Shraga boy or girl names?

Kerem is primarily a boy name. Shraga is primarily a boy name.

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