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Erdem
♂ Boy
Pronounced AIR-dem /ˈɛr.dɛm/Medium
Meaning: From Turkish erdem, 'virtue; merit; moral excellence; goodness'Low
In 30 seconds: Virtue; merit; moral excellence: Erdem is Turkish. Crisp, virtuous, and warm (said 'AIR-dem').
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Origin LowTurkish
MeaningFrom Turkish erdem, 'virtue; merit; moral excellence; goodness'
U.S. rank (2025)#8452 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 143
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Erdem comes from Turkish erdem, 'virtue; merit; moral excellence; goodness'. A crisp, virtuous name (said 'AIR-dem').
In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, virtue-and-merit at the root, and virtuous.
Did you know? Erdem means 'virtue; merit; moral excellence; goodness' in Turkish — a crisp, virtuous name (said 'AIR-dem').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Erdem — Turkish etymology
Variations
ErdamErdim
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Erdem mean?
Erdem is Turkish for 'virtue; merit; moral excellence; goodness'.
How do you pronounce Erdem?
It's said AIR-dem /ˈɛr.dɛm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Erdem a boy or girl name?
Erdem is a boy's name.
How popular is Erdem?
Erdem is a rare name in the U.S.