Mehmet Boy

Popularity: #901 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationMEH-met / ˈmɛh.mɛt

Turkish; Arabic

Meaning

Arabic: Praiseworthy; Turkish: Variant of Muhammad

Historical & Cultural Background

Mehmet is a common Turkish name derived from the Arabic name Muhammad. It has been widely used in Turkey since the Ottoman Empire, where it was borne by several sultans. The name reflects Islamic heritage and is associated with positive attributes. In modern Turkey, it remains a popular choice for boys.

Trend Summary

Mehmet has consistently been a popular name in Turkey, reflecting cultural and religious significance.

Similar Names

MertEmreKeremHakanSerkanTamerBurakEge

Variants

  • Mehmed
  • Muhammed

International Variants

  • Muhammad (Arabic)
  • Mahomet (French)
  • Mehmed (Turkish)

Famous people named Mehmet

Mehmet Oz is a well-known cardiothoracic surgeon and television personality.

Mehmet Ali Ağca is known for his assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II.

Mehmet Demirkol is a prominent Turkish sports journalist.

Mehmet Şimşek is a notable Turkish economist and politician.

Fictional characters named Mehmet

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mehmet was first seen in the United States in 1960. Mehmet has ranked as high as #1352 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in New York, California, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Mehmet has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Mehmet (2024)

StateBirthsShare
FL 6
55%
NY 5
45%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19609
19626
19787
19795
19806
19836
19846
19857
19878
19889
199112
19929
199311
199410
199513
199616
19977
199812
199917
200019
200124
200216
200319
200415
200523
200623
200723
200824
200922
201030
201130
201228
201339
201434
201542
201635
201733
201832
201931
202014
202121
202222
202318
202423