Boy name
Kerem name meaning
“generosity, magnanimity, kindness”
Kerem means generosity, magnanimity, and kindness. It comes from Arabic karam, a word associated with generosity and nobility. In Türkiye, it is a masculine given name. The folk romance Kerem and Aslı supplies a concrete literary association, placing the name within a tradition of storytelling.
What does Kerem mean?
Generosity, magnanimity, kindness
In Turkish: cömertlik, gönül zenginliği, iyilik
Kerem expresses generosity and freely offered kindness in Turkish. Its major literary association is the male protagonist of the folk romance Kerem and Aslı. The expression kerem etmek preserves the same sense of gracious giving, while Kerim and Ekrem are related formations from the same Arabic root.
How popular is Kerem?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- 2025 rank (boys)
- 5.
- Babies given the name in 2025
- 4,069
- Best rank
- 5.2025
- Trend (2018–2025)
- rising
Babies named Kerem each year
Show as a table
| Year | Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Babies | |
| 2018 | 21 | 3,525 |
| 2019 | 7 | 4,471 |
| 2020 | 7 | 4,404 |
| 2021 | 14 | 3,588 |
| 2022 | 11 | 3,573 |
| 2023 | 7 | 4,342 |
| 2024 | 6 | 4,198 |
| 2025 | 5 | 4,069 |
Where is Kerem in the top 30?
80 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Kerem
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Kerem popular?
Kerem has climbed again in recent rankings after earlier fluctuations. Its flowing sound and meanings of generosity and richness of heart give it a warm, positive appeal.
Origin of the name Kerem
From Arabic karam ‘generosity, nobility’, belonging to the root k-r-m, which concerns worth and honor.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names from Turkic epics |
| Is Kerem in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | K · Ke |
Double names with Kerem
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Kerem Lami
Meaning of each name
- Kerem: generosity, magnanimity, kindness
- Lami: shining, gleaming, radiant
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Baran Kerem
Meaning of each name
- Baran: rain, rainfall
- Kerem: generosity, magnanimity, kindness
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Kerem Onnik
Meaning of each name
- Kerem: generosity, magnanimity, kindness
- Onnik: God has shown favor
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İskender Kerem
Meaning of each name
- İskender: defender or protector of people
- Kerem: generosity, magnanimity, kindness
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Kerem Orkun
Meaning of each name
- Kerem: generosity, magnanimity, kindness
- Orkun: a name associated with the Orkhon River
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Hüsnü Kerem
Meaning of each name
- Hüsnü: associated with beauty and goodness
- Kerem: generosity, magnanimity, kindness
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Kerem Ali, Ali Kerem, Kerem Alp, Kerem Asaf, Yusuf Kerem, Muhammed Kerem.
How to pronounce Kerem
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /keɾem/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | كرم |
Is Kerem a boy’s name?
Yes, Kerem is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kerem appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists; among babies born in 2025 it ranked #5 (4,069 babies). See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kerem
- Kerim♂Generous
- Karel♂Free man
- Kadem♂Foot, step
- Keleş♂Brave, bold
- Korel♂A hand glowing like an ember
- Karim♂Generous, openhanded, noble-hearted
- Karam♂Generosity, openhandedness
- Korer♂A man likened to a glowing ember
- Kasem♂Oath
- Kazem♂One who restrains anger
- Kelim♂One who speaks
- Kiram♂Honourable, esteemed and generous people
Names with related meanings
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Kayra♂Favor and grace
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Ensar♂Helpers, supporters
- Kerim♂Generous
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Ekrem♂Most generous
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Haluk♂Good-natured
- Necdet♂Bravery, valour
- Hilmi♂Relating to forbearance and gentleness
- Lütfi♂Associated with kindness and graciousness
Famous people named Kerem
- Kerem Aktürkoğlu · b. 1998
- Kerem Demirbay · b. 1993
- Kerem Bürsin · b. 1987
- Kerem Alışık · b. 1960
- Kerem Bulut · b. 1992
- Kerem Tunçeri · b. 1979
- Kerem Gönlüm · b. 1977
- Kerem Kamal · b. 1999
- Kerem Yılmazer · b. 1945
- Kerem Kanter · b. 1995
- Kerem Ersü · b. 1967
- Kerem Atakan Kesgin · b. 2000
FAQ about the name Kerem
What is the meaning of Kerem?
Kerem means “generosity, magnanimity, kindness”. From Arabic karam ‘generosity, nobility’, belonging to the root k-r-m, which concerns worth and honor.
Is Kerem a boy’s name?
Yes, Kerem is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kerem in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kerem nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kerem?
Kerem is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kerem have?
Kerem has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kerem?
Kerem appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists; among babies born in 2025 it ranked #5 (4,069 babies). See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Kerem?
Some ideas: Kerem Lami; Baran Kerem; Kerem Onnik.
Famous people named Kerem?
Notable people named Kerem include Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Kerem Demirbay, Kerem Bürsin.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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