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Metehan

♂ Boy

Pronounced meh-teh-HAHN /ˌmɛ.tɛˈhɑn/Medium

Meaning: A Turkish compound of Mete (a legendary Hun/Xiongnu ruler) and han, 'a khan; a ruler/leader', hence 'the ruler Mete; a Hun khan'; we note the compoundLow

In 30 seconds: The ruler Mete; a Hun khan: Metehan is Turkish. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'meh-teh-HAHN').
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Origin LowTurkish
MeaningA Turkish compound of Mete (a legendary Hun/Xiongnu ruler) and han, 'a khan; a ruler/leader', hence 'the ruler Mete; a Hun khan'; we note the compound
U.S. rank (2025)#10333 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 33

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420072025

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

Metehan is a Turkish compound of Mete (a legendary Hun/Xiongnu ruler) and han, 'a khan; a ruler/leader', hence 'the ruler Mete; a Hun khan' (we note the compound). A crisp, classic name (said 'meh-teh-HAHN').

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

Did you know? Metehan joins Mete (a legendary Hun ruler) and han, 'a khan; a ruler', hence 'the ruler Mete' — a crisp, classic Turkish compound (we note the compound; said 'meh-teh-HAHN').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Metehan — Turkish compound

Variations

MeteMetehann

Nicknames

Mete

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Metehan mean?

Metehan is a Turkish compound of Mete (a Hun ruler) and han ('a khan; a ruler'), hence 'the ruler Mete'. We note the compound.

How do you pronounce Metehan?

It's said meh-teh-HAHN /ˌmɛ.tɛˈhɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Metehan a boy or girl name?

Metehan is a boy's name.

How popular is Metehan?

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

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