Mehmet
Mehmet: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Mehmet
- A male given name from Turkish, variant of Muhammad.
Etymology
From Ottoman Turkish محمد (Mehmed, Mehmet), from Arabic مُحَمَّد (muḥammad). Doublet of Muhammad, Mahomet, and Baphomet.
How popular is Mehmet?
Since 1880, 837 boys in the U.S. have been named Mehmet. Its highest rank for boys was #2842 in 2015. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Mehmet FAQ
What does the name Mehmet mean?
A male given name from Turkish, variant of Muhammad. From Ottoman Turkish محمد (Mehmed, Mehmet), from Arabic مُحَمَّد (muḥammad). Doublet of Muhammad, Mahomet, and Baphomet.
What is the origin of the name Mehmet?
Mehmet is listed as a name of Turkish origin.
How popular is the name Mehmet?
Since 1880, 837 boys in the U.S. have been named Mehmet. Its highest rank for boys was #2842 in 2015. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Mehmet a boy or girl name?
Mehmet is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 837 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.