Kerem vs Yossi

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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Yossi

Boy #2,943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will add, God increases"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,943
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Yos

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kerem Rank #3,137
Yossi Rank #2,943

Yossi is more popular, ranked #2943 vs #3137 for Kerem.

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

Yossi ___

  • Yossi David
  • Yossi Moshe
  • Yossi Avi
  • Yossi Natan
  • Yossi Eitan
  • Yossi Lior

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kerem

Emre Boran Yusuf Zeynep Elif

If you choose Yossi

Noam Tamar Mia Roi Shira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kerem or Yossi more popular?

Yossi is more popular, ranked #2943 compared to Kerem at #3137 in the United States.

What do Kerem and Yossi mean?

Kerem means "generosity, nobility, virtue" (Turkish/Arabic origin). Yossi means "God will add, God increases" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kerem and Yossi boy or girl names?

Kerem is primarily a boy name. Yossi is primarily a boy name.

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