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Mehmet

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Pronounced meh-MET /mɛhˈmɛt/Medium

Meaning: Turkish form of Muhammad — from Arabic, 'praiseworthy, praised, commendable'High

In 30 seconds: Praiseworthy and proud: Mehmet is the Turkish Muhammad — 'praised'. Strong, classic, and warm — one of Turkey's great names.

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Origin HighArabic, Turkish

MeaningTurkish form of Muhammad — from Arabic, 'praiseworthy, praised, commendable'

U.S. rank (2025)#5143 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 835

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

Mehmet is the Turkish form of Muhammad — from Arabic, 'praiseworthy, praised, commendable'. Borne by Ottoman sultans (Mehmet II, the Conqueror), it's a strong, classic name across Turkey.

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, praiseworthy at the root, and proud.

Did you know? Mehmet is the Turkish form of Muhammad, 'praiseworthy' — borne by sultans (Mehmet the Conqueror) and one of Turkey's most common names; strong and proud.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Mehmet — etymology

Variations

MuhammadMehmedMemet

Nicknames

Memo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mehmet mean?

Mehmet is the Turkish Muhammad — 'praiseworthy, praised'.

How do you pronounce Mehmet?

It's said meh-MET /mɛhˈmɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mehmet a boy or girl name?

Mehmet is a boy's name.

How popular is Mehmet?

Mehmet is a rare name in the U.S., very common in Turkey.