Sarp

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Pronounced SARP /ˈsɑrp/Medium

Meaning: From Turkish sarp, an ordinary word meaning 'steep; rugged; precipitous', used of hard mountain ground and, by extension, of a person who is tough and unyielding. It is a well-used modern Turkish given name.Medium

In 30 seconds: One hard syllable from the Turkish mountains: sarp means 'steep; rugged; tough' (said 'SARP').

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Origin MediumTurkish

MeaningFrom Turkish sarp, an ordinary word meaning 'steep; rugged; precipitous', used of hard mountain ground and, by extension, of a person who is tough and unyielding. It is a well-used modern Turkish given name.

U.S. rank (2024)#13842 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 113

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

Sarp is an everyday Turkish word — 'steep; rugged; precipitous' — used of mountain paths and cliffs. Turkish naming has a long taste for words drawn straight from nature and character, and Sarp joins that family, chosen for the strength and resilience it suggests. It is popular in modern Turkey (said 'SARP').

In the U.S. it is very rare, carried mainly by Turkish families. Very rare, terse, and strong.

Did you know? In Turkish, sarp describes a slope so steep it is difficult to climb — and by extension a person who is tough and hard to knock over. It is one of the shortest names in the Turkish book.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Sarp — Turkish sarp, 'steep; rugged'; modern Turkish given name

Variations

Sarper

Nicknames

Sarp

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sarp mean?

Sarp means 'steep; rugged; tough' in Turkish — a word used of hard mountain ground.

How do you pronounce Sarp?

It's said SARP /ˈsɑrp/ — one syllable.

Is Sarp a boy or girl name?

Sarp is a boy's name.

How popular is Sarp?

Sarp is very rare in the U.S., though popular in Turkey.