Demir vs Mahdi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mahdi

Boy #1,600 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one guided by God"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Pakistani Somali Turkish Indonesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,600
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Madi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Demir Rank #1,716
Mahdi Rank #1,600

Mahdi is more popular, ranked #1600 vs #1716 for Demir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demir ___

  • Demir Ali
  • Demir Can
  • Demir Han
  • Demir Efe
  • Demir Kaan
  • Demir Yusuf

Mahdi ___

  • Mahdi Ali
  • Mahdi Hassan
  • Mahdi Ibrahim
  • Mahdi Omar
  • Mahdi Yunus
  • Mahdi Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Demir

Aylin Kaan Lara Arda Deniz

If you choose Mahdi

Youssef Hadi Layla Fatima Zainab

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demir or Mahdi more popular?

Mahdi is more popular, ranked #1600 compared to Demir at #1716 in the United States.

What do Demir and Mahdi mean?

Demir means "iron" (Turkish origin). Mahdi means "one guided by God" (Arabic origin).

Are Demir and Mahdi boy or girl names?

Demir is primarily a boy name. Mahdi is primarily a boy name.

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