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Erhan

♂ Boy

Pronounced AIR-hahn /ˈɛr.hɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Turkish, 'a brave ruler; a brave leader' (er, 'brave; man; soldier', + han, 'khan; ruler')Low

In 30 seconds: A brave ruler; a brave leader: Erhan is Turkish. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AIR-hahn').

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Origin LowTurkish

MeaningFrom the Turkish, 'a brave ruler; a brave leader' (er, 'brave; man; soldier', + han, 'khan; ruler')

U.S. rank (2024)#7897 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 44

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

Erhan comes from the Turkish, 'a brave ruler; a brave leader' (er, 'brave; man; soldier', + han, 'khan; ruler'). A crisp, classic name (said 'AIR-hahn').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, a-brave-ruler at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Erhan means 'a brave ruler; a brave leader' in Turkish (er, 'brave; man', + han, 'khan; ruler') — a crisp, classic name (said 'AIR-hahn').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Erhan — Turkish etymology

Variations

ErhanErkan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Erhan mean?

Erhan is Turkish for 'a brave ruler; a brave leader' (er, 'brave', + han, 'khan').

How do you pronounce Erhan?

It's said AIR-hahn /ˈɛr.hɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Erhan a boy or girl name?

Erhan is a boy's name.

How popular is Erhan?

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