Jem Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jem Name at a Glance

Name	Jem
Meaning	Supplant. Replace. Variant of Jacob derived from the Latin Jacomus.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jem Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jem means “Supplant. Replace. Variant of Jacob derived from the Latin Jacomus”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jem Name Origin

Our database records Jem under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jem a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jem is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jem

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