What does the name Cem mean?

Cem is a boy name of Turkish origin: gathering; famously borne by the Ottoman prince Cem Sultan.

When was the name Cem most popular?

Cem has stayed rare in US Social Security records since 1890, with no peak decade to name.

What are names similar to Cem?

Names similar to Cem in origin and style include Kaan, Liem, Emir, Alp, Kwan.

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Cem

boy name

Origin

Turkish

Syllables

Peak era

Rare

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

gathering; famously borne by the Ottoman prince Cem Sultan

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890srare in US records2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Cem has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.

Names that fit alongside Cem

Kaan Liem Emir Alp Kwan Chaim

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