Emre vs Arkan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emre

Boy #3,735 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend, brother"

Origin: Old Turkic

Turkish Arabic Azerbaijani

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Boy #3,602 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pillars, foundations"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Kurdish Turkish

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Emre Rank #3,735

Arkan Rank #3,602

Arkan is more popular, ranked #3602 vs #3735 for Emre.

Is Emre or Arkan more popular?

Arkan is more popular, ranked #3602 compared to Emre at #3735 in the United States.

What do Emre and Arkan mean?

Emre means "friend, brother" (Old Turkic origin). Arkan means "pillars, foundations" (Arabic origin).

Are Emre and Arkan boy or girl names?

Emre is primarily a boy name. Arkan is primarily a boy name.