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    Jem

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jem

    Jem

    Unisex
    hebrew
    1 syllable

    Jem is a hebrew unisex name meaning "Supplanter; dove; supplant. replace. variant of jacob derived from the latin jacomus".

    Parents who choose Jem pick a unisex name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "Supplanter; dove; supplant. replace. variant of jacob derived from the latin jacomus". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

    Origin
    hebrew
    Gender
    Unisex
    Syllables
    1

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Supplanter; dove; supplant. replace. variant of jacob derived from the latin jacomus

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Jem

    Very rare in US records

    What does Jem mean?

    Jem is a unisex name of hebrew origin meaning "Supplanter; dove; supplant. replace. variant of jacob derived from the latin jacomus".

    Is Jem a rare name?

    Yes. Jem does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Brother names that go with Jem

    JacobNoahMichaelEthanJoshuaJames

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    Names with a similar meaning to Jem

    Jem means "Supplanter; dove; supplant. replace. variant of jacob derived from the latin jacomus" — these names share that spirit.

    • Jacob — "Supplanter" (hebrew)
    • James — "Supplanter, one who follows" (hebrew)

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