Emre vs Mehran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emre

Boy #3,735 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, brother"

Origin: Old Turkic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,735
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em

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Mehran

Boy #3,922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, love, benevolence"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Iranian Persian Afghan Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,922
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mehr, Ran

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Popularity Comparison

Emre Rank #3,735
Mehran Rank #3,922

Emre is more popular, ranked #3735 vs #3922 for Mehran.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emre ___

  • Emre Can
  • Emre Han
  • Emre Ali
  • Emre Kemal
  • Emre Yusuf
  • Emre Mert

Mehran ___

  • Mehran Ali
  • Mehran Reza
  • Mehran Dariush
  • Mehran Cyrus
  • Mehran Aryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emre

Aras Kerem Mert Zeynep Elif

If you choose Mehran

Dariush Arash Cyrus Shireen Nasrin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emre or Mehran more popular?

Emre is more popular, ranked #3735 compared to Mehran at #3922 in the United States.

What do Emre and Mehran mean?

Emre means "friend, brother" (Old Turkic origin). Mehran means "sun, love, benevolence" (Persian origin).

Are Emre and Mehran boy or girl names?

Emre is primarily a boy name. Mehran is primarily a boy name.

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