Som

Som is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “moon.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Som at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“moon”

About the name Som

Som belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “moon” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Som first appears in Social Security records in 1981. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5415 in 1981, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 29 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Som in US records

First recorded (US)
1981
Best US rank
#5415 in 1981
Peak year
1981
Total since 1880
29

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Som mean?

Som means “moon” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Som a boy or girl name?

Som is a boy name.

What origin is the name Som?

Som comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Som?

Som first appears in US records in 1981. Its best-ever ranking was #5415 in 1981, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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