Turk
Pronunciation: [ t-ERK ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Turk first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 51 babies have been named Turk in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Turk is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,655 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,655
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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#42,643 in US
English origin
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Hebrew origin
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#42,761 in US
Portuguese origin
"place of goats"
#42,710 in US
Germanic origin
"sincere warrior"
#42,471 in US
Kikuyu origin
"one who refuses, the defiant one"
#42,822 in US
Old High German origin
"army eagle"
#42,648 in US
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About the Name Turk
Turk is a boy name .
Turk is currently ranked #42,655 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Turk include Turner . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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