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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Precious stone, jewel
- Origin
- English (vocabulary word)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- JEM
Gem is an English vocabulary word used directly as a given name, meaning precious stone or jewel. There's no hidden translation or borrowed spelling to explain — the name is simply the word itself. It's a short, literal choice for parents who want a name that says exactly what it means.
Meaning & Origin of Gem
Meaning: Precious stone, jewel.
Origin: English (vocabulary word).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Gem
JEMIPA /dʒɛm/
Popularity of Gem
SSA records for Gem go back to 1914, the year it hit its peak popularity at #3851 with 5 babies given the name. More than a century later, in 2024, it ranked #14007 with just 6 babies — about the same small handful as its 1914 peak.
Names Like Gem
These names have followed a similar path to Gem in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Gem mean?
Precious stone, jewel. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Gem?
Gem is pronounced JEM (IPA: /dʒɛm/).
Is Gem a popular name right now?
Gem peaked at #3851 in 1914 and is ranked #14007 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)
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