boy's name
Mert
MERT (Turkish)
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 1,217
Mert is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2025 it was given to 24 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Mert is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2010, when 34 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 40,535 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Mert Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 207 |
| 2010s | 238 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 119 |
How Popular Is Mert?
In 2025, Mert was given to 13 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Mert Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Mert
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mert Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mert over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mert
- Turkish MERT
Sibling Names for Mert
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mert — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mert
How popular is the name Mert?
In 2025, Mert was given to 13 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Mert a girl's or a boy's name?
Mert is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mert?
Mert has 1 syllable.
When was Mert most popular?
Mert peaked in 2010, when 34 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Mert a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Mert currently ranks #1,960 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.