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Gem

Pronunciation: [ j-EHM ]

Girl Name #38,246 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Gem is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-EHM.

Parents who love the name Gem often also consider Gertrude, Georgia, Genevieve .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#38,246
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Also a Boy Name

Gem is also used as a boy name, ranked #33415.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gem

Is Gem a boy or girl name?
Gem is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #38246. As a boy name, it is ranked #33415. Gem is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Gem?
Gem is pronounced j-EHM.
How popular is the name Gem?
Gem is currently ranked #38246 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Gem a common or rare name?
Gem is an uncommon name, ranked #38246 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Gem

Gem is a girl name .

Is Gem a boy or girl name? Gem is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,246 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #33,415. Gem is more commonly used as a boy name.

Gem is currently ranked #38,246 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Gem include Gemma, Gema . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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