Mert
Meaning
"manly, courageous"
Origin: Turkish
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,346
- Total SSA Count
- 14
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"manly, courageous"
Origin: Turkish
"righteousness of the religion/faith"
Origin: Arabic
Salahuddin is more popular, ranked #6200 vs #6346 for Mert.
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Salahuddin is more popular, ranked #6200 compared to Mert at #6346 in the United States.
Mert means "manly, courageous" (Turkish origin). Salahuddin means "righteousness of the religion/faith" (Arabic origin).
Mert is primarily a boy name. Salahuddin is primarily a boy name.