Efe vs Hakan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Efe

Boy #5,759 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave chief, young hero"

Origin: Turkish

Cultural Roots

Turkish Yoruba West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,759
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Hakan

Boy #5,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"emperor, supreme ruler"

Origin: Turkic (Kagan)

Cultural Roots

Turkish Swedish Norwegian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,698
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hak

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Efe Rank #5,759
Hakan Rank #5,698

Hakan is more popular, ranked #5698 vs #5759 for Efe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Efe ___

  • Efe James
  • Efe Samuel
  • Efe Michael
  • Efe David
  • Efe Emmanuel
  • Efe Joseph

Hakan ___

  • Hakan Ali
  • Hakan Yusuf
  • Hakan Erik
  • Hakan Lars
  • Hakan Kai
  • Hakan James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Efe

Emre Deniz Kerem Selin Demir

If you choose Hakan

Kemal Tarkan Leila Ayla Erik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Efe or Hakan more popular?

Hakan is more popular, ranked #5698 compared to Efe at #5759 in the United States.

What do Efe and Hakan mean?

Efe means "brave chief, young hero" (Turkish origin). Hakan means "emperor, supreme ruler" (Turkic (Kagan) origin).

Are Efe and Hakan boy or girl names?

Efe is primarily a boy name. Hakan is primarily a boy name.

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