Alparslan

Alparslan is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “heroic lion.” In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Alparslan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“heroic lion”

About the name Alparslan

Alparslan belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “heroic lion” — 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, Alparslan first appears in Social Security records in 2019. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #8292 in 2023, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 27 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alparslan in US records

First recorded (US)
2019
Best US rank
#8292 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Alparslan in 2024
6
Total since 1880
27

Alparslan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2018
Best rank
#1758 in 2024
Babies named Alparslan in 2025
9
Total since 1996
66

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alparslan mean?

Alparslan means “heroic lion” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Alparslan a boy or girl name?

Alparslan is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Alparslan?

Alparslan comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Alparslan?

Alparslan first appears in US records in 2019. Its best-ever ranking was #8292 in 2023, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

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