Mert

Mert is a boy name of Turkish origin, meaning Brave; manly.

What Mert means

Brave; manly.

Mert is short — 4 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop.

Where Mert comes from

Turkish names are typically ordinary Turkish words — qualities, natural features, or moods — and many work equally well for boys and girls.

Mert is recorded as Turkish in origin. Browse other Turkish names.

How popular is Mert?

Mert is not in the current top 100 boy names we track. In practice that means a child called Mert is unlikely to be one of three in a classroom — the name is established and recognisable, just not in heavy circulation right now.

The character of Mert

The thread we file Mert under is Brave — worth following if that association is what caught your attention in the first place.

Themes: Brave

Names like Mert

These share Mert's themes, origin, or both — closest first.

  • Anders — Manly, brave.
  • Andreas — Manly, brave.
  • Everett — Brave as a wild boar.
  • Finn — Fair, white; the legendary hero Fionn.
  • Isamu — Courage, bravery.
  • Leonardo — Brave as a lion.
  • Makoa — Fearless and brave.
  • Wyatt — Brave in war.
  • Andrei — Manly and brave.
  • Andres — Manly, brave.
  • Andrew — Manly and brave.
  • Arash — Hero; bright.

More Turkish names

  • Kerem — Generosity; nobility.
  • Selin — Flowing water.
  • Hakan — Ruler; emperor.
  • Zeynep — A precious gem; a flower.
  • Emir — Prince; commander.
  • Elif — Slender; the first letter.
  • Defne — Laurel tree.