Mehmet
Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Mehmet: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2003.
Mehmet is the Turkish form of Muhammad, rooted in the Arabic word *hamida*, meaning "to praise," so the name carries the sense of "praised" or "praiseworthy." The most famous bearer is Mehmet II, the Ottoman sultan who conquered Constantinople in 1453, reshaping history. In modern times, the name is shared by Mehmet Akif Ersoy, the poet who wrote the Turkish national anthem, and by Dr. Mehmet Oz, the television personality and surgeon. While no places directly echo this name, the related term "Mehmetçik" is a beloved Turkish nickname for soldiers, akin to "Tommy" for British troops. In Scotland, Mehmet has been given to baby
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20033 babies
- Latest (2009)
- #6263 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2003
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y