Metin

Metin is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “metîn.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2018.

Metin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Turkish
Meaning
“metîn”

About the name Metin

Metin belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “metîn” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Metin first appears in Social Security records in 1997. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #8902 in 1997, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 35 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Metin in US records

First recorded (US)
1997
Best US rank
#8902 in 1997
Peak year
2007
Total since 1880
35

Metin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1425 in 2000
Babies named Metin in 2018
3
Total since 1996
84

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Metin mean?

Metin means “metîn” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Metin a boy or girl name?

Metin is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2018.

What origin is the name Metin?

Metin comes from the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Metin?

Metin first appears in US records in 1997. Its best-ever ranking was #8902 in 1997, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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