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Jem
BoyMeaning of Jem: English: 'diminutive of James'
Jem is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 14681st most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 2088th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#14681
5 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#2088
11 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
171
First recorded 1963 · peak 2021
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
37% boys · 63% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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