Mert vs Arif

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mert

Boy #6,346 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, courageous"

Origin: Turkish

Turkish Azerbaijani

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Boy #6,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"knowledgeable, wise"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Turkish Persian Urdu Muslim

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Mert Rank #6,346

Arif Rank #6,188

Arif is more popular, ranked #6188 vs #6346 for Mert.

Is Mert or Arif more popular?

Arif is more popular, ranked #6188 compared to Mert at #6346 in the United States.

What do Mert and Arif mean?

Mert means "manly, courageous" (Turkish origin). Arif means "knowledgeable, wise" (Arabic origin).

Are Mert and Arif boy or girl names?

Mert is primarily a boy name. Arif is primarily a boy name.