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Mert

♂ Boy

Pronounced MERT /ˈmɛrt/High

Meaning: From Turkish mert (from Persian mard, 'a man'), 'brave, manly; honest, trustworthy'Low

In 30 seconds: Brave; manly; honest: Mert is Turkish for 'brave; honest'. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'MERT').

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Origin MediumTurkish, Persian

MeaningFrom Turkish mert (from Persian mard, 'a man'), 'brave, manly; honest, trustworthy'

U.S. rank (2025)#4340 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 553

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

Mert comes from Turkish mert — from the Persian mard, 'a man' — 'brave, manly; honest, trustworthy'. A crisp, strong, popular Turkish name (said 'MERT'; nickname Mert).

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, brave-and-honest at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Mert means 'brave, manly; honest, trustworthy' in Turkish (from the Persian mard, 'a man') — a crisp, strong one-syllable name (said 'MERT').

Overall data confidence 58%

References — Mert — Turkish etymology

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mert mean?

Mert is Turkish for 'brave, manly; honest, trustworthy'.

How do you pronounce Mert?

It's said MERT /ˈmɛrt/ — one syllable.

Is Mert a boy or girl name?

Mert is a boy's name.

How popular is Mert?

Mert is a rare name in the U.S.