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Mehmed

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Pronounced MEH-med /ˈmɛh.mɛd/Medium

Meaning: Mehmed is the Turkish form of Muhammad, from Arabic hamida, 'to praise' — 'praised, praiseworthy'. It was borne by many Ottoman sultans, among them Mehmed II. A name of deep religious and historical weight in Turkish and wider Muslim tradition.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of great history: Mehmed is the Turkish form of Muhammad, 'praised' (said 'MEH-med'). Borne by Ottoman sultans.
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Origin MediumTurkish, Arabic
MeaningMehmed is the Turkish form of Muhammad, from Arabic hamida, 'to praise' — 'praised, praiseworthy'. It was borne by many Ottoman sultans, among them Mehmed II. A name of deep religious and historical weight in Turkish and wider Muslim tradition.
U.S. rank (2023)#13480 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 68

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220012023

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

Mehmed is the Turkish rendering of Muhammad, from the Arabic root hamida, 'to praise' — hence 'praised, praiseworthy'. It has been among the most common and most honored names in Turkish history, borne by six Ottoman sultans, and it carries a religious weight that families hold with care. The modern Turkish spelling is usually Mehmet (said 'MEH-med').

In the U.S. it appears only very rarely for boys. Turkish, historic, and revered.

Did you know? Mehmed is the Turkish form of Muhammad, and it was carried by a long line of Ottoman sultans — including Mehmed II, who took Constantinople in 1453. It remains one of Turkey's most honored names.
Overall data confidence 72%
References — Mehmed — Turkish form of Muhammad; Arabic hamida, 'to praise'; Ottoman sultans

Variations

MehmetMuhammadMohammed

Nicknames

MemoMetoMem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mehmed mean?

Mehmed is the Turkish form of Muhammad, from Arabic hamida, 'to praise' — 'praised, praiseworthy'.

How do you pronounce Mehmed?

It's said MEH-med /ˈmɛh.mɛd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mehmed a boy or girl name?

Mehmed is a boy's name.

How popular is Mehmed?

Mehmed is very rare in the U.S., though it is a longstanding and honored name in Turkey.

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