Enes

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-NESS /ɛˈnɛs/Medium

Meaning: A Turkish form of Anas — from the Arabic, 'friendly; sociable; a close companion'Low

In 30 seconds: Friendly; sociable; a companion: Enes is the Turkish Anas. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'eh-NESS').

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Origin LowTurkish, Arabic

MeaningA Turkish form of Anas — from the Arabic, 'friendly; sociable; a close companion'

U.S. rank (2025)#7835 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 275

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Enes is a Turkish form of Anas — from the Arabic, 'friendly; sociable; a close companion' (borne by a Companion of the Prophet). A crisp, classic name (said 'eh-NESS').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish and Bosnian families. Rare, friendly-and-sociable at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Anas is Arabic for 'friendly; sociable; a close companion' — Enes is the Turkish form, crisp and warm (said 'eh-NESS').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Enes — Turkish form of Anas

Variations

AnasEness

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Enes mean?

Enes is a Turkish form of Anas — Arabic 'friendly; sociable; a close companion'.

How do you pronounce Enes?

It's said eh-NESS /ɛˈnɛs/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Enes a boy or girl name?

Enes is a boy's name.

How popular is Enes?

Enes is a very rare name in the U.S.