Dirk vs Mehrab

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dirk

Boy #7,133 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Dutch Flemish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,133
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Dirk Rank #7,133
Mehrab Rank #7,011

Mehrab is more popular, ranked #7011 vs #7133 for Dirk.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dirk ___

  • Dirk Jan
  • Dirk Hendrik
  • Dirk Willem
  • Dirk Peter
  • Dirk Thomas
  • Dirk Jan

Mehrab ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dirk

Sven Lars Ingrid Rolf Klaus

If you choose Mehrab

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dirk or Mehrab more popular?

Mehrab is more popular, ranked #7011 compared to Dirk at #7133 in the United States.

What do Dirk and Mehrab mean?

Dirk means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Dirk and Mehrab boy or girl names?

Dirk is primarily a boy name. Mehrab is primarily a boy name.

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