Sem

A popular name in the Netherlands that's arguably more attractive than the original, Sem is a Dutch variant of the Biblical Shem who was one of the sons of Noah. Only ever given to a handful of boys in the US, it is currently in the Dutch Top 10 and a familiar option in Belgium and Italy. It might also be used as a short form of Semion or Semyon in Russia.

Pronounced SEM.

As of October 2026, Sem ranked #12078 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #6091 in 1983.