Jem - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Jem \jem\. Short form of James or Jeremiah.

For more information, see also the related name Jeremy.

Baby names that sound like Jem are Jim, Am, Jemmy, Jimi and Wim. Other similar baby names are Jeh, Je-, Jeb, Jed and Lem.

Jem is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Jem. Click here to compare Jem with related baby names.