Mete

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Pronounced MEH-teh /ˈmɛ.tɛ/Medium

Meaning: From the Turkish Mete — 'brave; valiant; heroic'; the name of Mete Han (Modun), a founding ruler of the Xiongnu/early Turks; we note the historical figureLow

In 30 seconds: Brave; valiant: Mete is Turkish. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MEH-teh'). We note the historical figure.

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Origin LowTurkish

MeaningFrom the Turkish Mete — 'brave; valiant; heroic'; the name of Mete Han (Modun), a founding ruler of the Xiongnu/early Turks; we note the historical figure

U.S. rank (2025)#6334 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 155

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

Mete comes from the Turkish Mete — 'brave; valiant; heroic'; the name of Mete Han (Modun), a founding ruler of the Xiongnu/early Turks (we note the historical figure). A crisp, classic name (said 'MEH-teh').

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

Did you know? Mete means 'brave; valiant; heroic' in Turkish — borne by Mete Han, a founding ruler of the early Turks — a crisp, storied name (we note the historical figure; said 'MEH-teh').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Mete — Turkish; historical figure

Variations

MetehanMeteh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mete mean?

Mete is Turkish for 'brave; valiant; heroic'; borne by Mete Han, a founding ruler of the early Turks. We note the historical figure.

How do you pronounce Mete?

It's said MEH-teh /ˈmɛ.tɛ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mete a boy or girl name?

Mete is a boy's name.

How popular is Mete?

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