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Kerem as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kerem

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The baby name Kerem is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Turkish: /ˈkeɾem/ (approx. 'KEH-rem', with a tapped r).

Kerem is Turkish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Turkish
Pronunciation: Turkish: /ˈkeɾem/ (approx. 'KEH-rem', with a tapped r)

What is the meaning of the name Kerem ?

The baby name Kerem is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Turkish: /ˈkeɾem/ (approx. 'KEH-rem', with a tapped r).

Kerem is Turkish in Origin.

Kerem is a masculine given name most widespread in Turkey and Azerbaijan, from Turkish kerem “generosity, grace, noble character,” ultimately from Arabic karam (كرم) “munificence.” In a separate etymology, Hebrew kerem (כרם) means “vineyard” and appears as a modern unisex Israeli given name inspired by nature and biblical place-names, though it is rarer than in Turkish use.

The name is embedded in Anatolian folklore through the minstrel romance Kerem ile Aslı, ensuring steady popularity from the Ottoman period to the present; contemporary bearers include Turkish athletes and actors. Regional and linguistic variants and cognates include Azerbaijani Kərəm, Arabic Karam, Turkish Kerim and Arabic/International Karim (both meaning “generous”). The dominant meanings are “generosity; noble, gracious character” in Turkic/Arabic contexts and “vineyard” in Hebrew usage.

Kerem has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Kerem

Kerem Bürsin Actor · Born 1987 · Turkey Kerem Bürsin is a Turkish actor best known for his role in the popular TV series 'Sen Çal Kapımı'. He has also starred in 'Güneşi Beklerken' and 'Şeref Meselesi', showcasing his versatility and charm on screen.

Kerem – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Boys 2025 #1 423
ET Boys 0 #27 1 678
TM Boys 0 #36 1 614
AZ 0 #42 2 706
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
TR 0 #98 24,313 19,440
GE Girls 0 #107 2 1,564
AZ Boys 0 #108 23 1,400
GE Boys 0 #108 3 2,055
Switzerland Boys 2024 #130 8 1,769
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
Belgium Boys 2023 #168 28 415
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
Sweden Boys 2022 #179 4 1,509
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
Austria 0 #204 10 850
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
BG Boys 0 #207 13 3,850
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
LU Boys 0 #218 3 4,970
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
GR Boys 0 #253 15 6,912
HR Boys 0 #258 2 3,997
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
IL 0 #279 4 6,291
KZ Boys 0 #292 5 6,578
DK Boys 0 #298 28 7,401
Canada Boys 2024 #301 6 2,588
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
SA 0 #310 3 10,560
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
Austria Boys 0 #348 95 2,180
France Boys 2021 #364 24 2,865
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
Germany 0 #409 29 2,542
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
SD Boys 0 #461 6 10,523
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
RU Boys 0 #494 12 12,621
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
PA Girls 0 #513 6 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
GT Girls 0 #535 7 7,500
PS Girls 0 #541 7 10,981
LY 0 #554 6 12,703
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
PS Boys 0 #558 4 10,655
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
IQ Boys 0 #578 90 13,071
Germany Boys 0 #582 422 5,697
BH 0 #583 5 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
IL Girls 0 #597 21 11,648
IL Boys 0 #620 6 10,983
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
Finland Boys 2026 #660 23 3,552
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
CL Boys 0 #695 6 13,390
NL Boys 0 #709 247 5,873
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
QA Boys 0 #740 4 18,093
SY 0 #763 5 11,684
TN 0 #796 34 13,765
KW Boys 0 #801 6 18,755
United States Boys 2024 #854 39 7,044
OM Boys 0 #863 19 17,948
EG Boys 0 #867 20 15,035
United States Girls 2020 #911 7 8,768
CL Girls 0 #912 4 14,098
PE Boys 0 #924 3 14,506
BR Girls 0 #925 17 12,708
PE Girls 0 #933 11 14,861
CO Boys 0 #977 5 15,656
NG Boys 0 #998 4 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,010 5 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,030 4 16,355
CO Girls 0 #1,066 13 16,140
DZ 0 #1,067 110 20,130
AE Boys 0 #1,082 11 22,615
MX Girls 0 #1,122 62 17,781
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
IT Boys 0 #1,445 27 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,532 83 28,008

Kerem is popular in 67 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Switzerland
United States
Flanders, Belgium
Belgium

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People also ask about Kerem

Kerem is predominantly a boy's name.
Kerem is a 2 syllable name, pronounced Turkish: /ˈkeɾem/ (approx. 'KEH-rem', with a tapped r).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Karam, Kareem, Karim, Kerim and Kereem.
Across languages, Kerem has these equivalents: Karam (Arabic), Karim / Kareem (Arabic), Kerem (Hebrew, meaning 'vineyard').
Yes, very popular — Kerem ranked #1 in Germany in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Kerem ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2025).
Kerem's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #362 in 2011 to #364 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Kerem are in our database, including Kerem Bürsin (Actor).