Mehmed

A boy's name of Turkish origin with 68 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

A male given name from Turkish, variant of Muhammad.

Mehmed is a boy's baby name of Turkish origin, the Ottoman Turkish form of Muhammad, of Arabic origin meaning 'praiseworthy.' Most famously borne by Mehmed II (1432–1481), the Ottoman Sultan who conquered Constantinople in 1453.

Mehmed II transformed the medieval world, making Istanbul the capital of a great empire. This name carries the full weight of one of history's most consequential rulers — a conqueror who also built libraries and spoke six languages.

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Phonetically, Mehmed belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the Turkish naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Turkish names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Mehmed’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 2001

2022

Peak

11 births

2001

First recorded

23 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Mehmed has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2001.

First appeared: 2001Peak: 2022 (11 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Mehmed
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	31	#10586	▲
2010s	26	#11028	▲
2000s	11	#11077	—

The Story of Mehmed

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2022, Mehmed is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Mehmed are most likely born between 2012 and 2023.

How rare is Mehmed?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Mehmed is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2001, peaked in the 2020s with 31 births that decade.

Mehmed by the numbers

Would fill 1 school bus

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(10 years, 2001–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Mehmed
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	5	#13480	-6 (-54.5%)
2022	11	#7572	+6 (120.0%)
2021	5	#13410	-5 (-50.0%)
2020	10	#7880	+3 (42.9%)
2019	7	#10447	+1 (16.7%)
2015	6	#11629	-1 (-14.3%)
2014	7	#10355	+1 (16.7%)
2013	6	#11682	0
2003	6	#10436	+1 (20.0%)
2001	5	#11718	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mehmed a boy's or girl's name?

Mehmed is primarily a boy's name.

When was Mehmed most popular?

Mehmed reached its peak popularity in 2022 with 11 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Mehmed?

Mehmed is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 68 babies in the U.S. since 2001. Its peak was in 2022.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2001–2023