Emre vs Mehdi

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 #3,898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the rightly guided one"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Iranian/Persian North African Turkish Muslim

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Emre Rank #3,735

Mehdi Rank #3,898

Emre is more popular, ranked #3735 vs #3898 for Mehdi.

Is Emre or Mehdi more popular?

Emre is more popular, ranked #3735 compared to Mehdi at #3898 in the United States.

What do Emre and Mehdi mean?

Emre means "friend, brother" (Old Turkic origin). Mehdi means "the rightly guided one" (Arabic origin).

Are Emre and Mehdi boy or girl names?

Emre is primarily a boy name. Mehdi is primarily a boy name.