The nameCem

Cem is a Turkish boy's name.

Meaning

From the Persian Jam, the name of a legendary king of ancient Iran.

Origin

Turkish, of Persian origin.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 1990s and 2000s.

Popularity of the name Cem

Cem in France

2000peak year (35 births)
680babies named Cem in France since 1900
01835 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Cem was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 250 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Cem. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 2000. Half of all babies named Cem in France were born before 1998.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cem mean?

From the Persian Jam, the name of a legendary king of ancient Iran.

What is the origin of the name Cem?

Turkish, of Persian origin.

Is Cem a girl's or a boy's name?

Cem is a boy's name.