Gem
Pronunciation: [ j-EHM ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Gem first appeared in US Social Security records in 2022.
Over 5 babies have been named Gem in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gem is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #33,415 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,415
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Gem is also used as a girl name, ranked #38246.
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About the Name Gem
Gem is a boy name .
Is Gem a boy or girl name? Gem is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #33,415 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,246. Gem is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gem is currently ranked #33,415 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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