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Mehmed
BoyMeaning of Mehmed: Turkish: 'praiseworthy'
Mehmed is a boy's name most strongly associated with Turkish naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5768th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 2263rd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#5768
15 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#2263
10 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
83
First recorded 2001 · peak 2025
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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