Mehrdad

Mehrdad is a boy's name of Persian origin meaning “given by sun.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Mehrdad at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
“given by sun”

About the name Mehrdad

Mehrdad belongs to the Persian tradition. Its meaning — “given by sun” — is the sense carried by its Persian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Mehrdad first appears in Social Security records in 1982. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6136 in 1982, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 6 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mehrdad in US records

First recorded (US)
1982
Best US rank
#6136 in 1982
Peak year
1982
Total since 1880
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mehrdad mean?

Mehrdad means “given by sun” in its Persian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Mehrdad a boy or girl name?

Mehrdad is a boy name.

What origin is the name Mehrdad?

Mehrdad comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Mehrdad?

Mehrdad first appears in US records in 1982. Its best-ever ranking was #6136 in 1982, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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