Prem
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Prem is a Sanskrit name meaning “love”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.71% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Prem
Prem is a name of Sanskrit origin that translates to love or affection. It is deeply rooted in Vedic literature and Hindu philosophy, where it describes a selfless or divine form of love. The name has been utilized for centuries across Indian cultures to reflect virtues of compassion and devotion.
Meaning Comments
- Notapuremage: I like Prem for either gender, especially boys. It means “love”. I understand that Prem has a feminine form, Prema, but both Prem and Prema can be girl names, while Prem is just a boy’s name. Just because Prem is unisex doesn’t mean it can’t have a feminine form. Prema is just a version of Prem that can only be used on girls if parents don’t think Prem sounds feminine enough, also if they think a male name is close to its feminine counterpart. It’s just like Cecil, Jordan, Damian, Ryan, Adrian etc). You will learn why there are definitely more names for girls to have as opposed to boys! Girls can pull off any names!
- Christina_04: My impression of the name "Prem" is one of brilliance and benevolence, combined with a tinge of a reserved countenance. The name numerologically adds to 1. A related name may be Premraj meaning "king of love" (or some say "rule of love").
Gender Usage of the Name Prem
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Prem is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.71% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Prem
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Prem is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 2.53M births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 217K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 505K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.15M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Prem ranked #5,383 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Prem shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,953 in 1995. Its lowest recorded position was #7,875 in 2021. Over the last 8 years (2017–2025) the name rose 272 places (from #5,655 to #5,383).
Name StyleMethodology
Prem is classified as Vintage Boy Names because its historical peak was 2006, followed by a decline to 0% of that peak and a recent recovery to 1.82x the preceding level.Characteristics of the Name Prem
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- P — Boy Names Starting with P
- Ends with
- m — Boy Names Ending in “m”
Name AestheticMethodology
Prem is a single-syllable name ending in a nasal consonant, which provides a compact and stable sound. The association with the musician Prem Joshua lends it a Grounded & Earthy aesthetic rooted in global fusion traditions.
Middle Names For Prem
Middle names used with PremMethodology
Prem is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Prem Kumar · Prem Bahadur · Prem Swaroop · Prem Julian · Prem ChandView all 10 boy middle names.
- Total 26 middle names used with Prem
- 6 girl middle names used with Prem
- 9 unisex middle names used with Prem
Middle name suggestions for PremMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Prem is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Prem Joseph · Prem Junior · Prem Gerald · Prem Justin · Prem Julius. View all 175 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Prem
Sound Like Prem Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Param · Primo · Priam · View all 5 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Paul · Patrick · Peter · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Prem Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: William · Adam · Liam · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: James · John · Charles · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Prem”
Dictionary Meaning of "Prem"Methodology
alternative form of frém
More Info
How to Spell Prem in ASL
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Comments on the name Prem
1 comment
Th4es5h45ts4
I've only ever met one Prem and she was female. It seemed to suit her.