Cem
Boy name · Turkish · pronounced DJEM
Verified name
What does Cem mean?
Ruler who unites, king
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 918 in the U.S. in 2024, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 3256 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Cemi
Variant: Jem, Djem
Related: Cemil
Using Cem across cultures
Pronounced Jem, historic Ottoman royal name.
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