Mert

Mert is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “the manful, brave one.” In 2024 it was given to 14 boys in the United States.

Mert at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“the manful, brave one”
Pronunciation
/mært/

About the name Mert

Mert belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “the manful, brave one” — 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, Mert first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3491 in 2018, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 529 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mert in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#3491 in 2018
Peak year
2018
Babies named Mert in 2024
14
Total since 1880
529

Mert in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#691 in 2002
Babies named Mert in 2025
13
Total since 1996
623

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mert mean?

Mert means “the manful, brave one” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Mert a boy or girl name?

Mert is a boy name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mert?

Mert comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Mert?

Mert first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #3491 in 2018, and 14 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Mert?

Mert is pronounced /mært/ (IPA).

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