Popular and traditional Turkish boy names with meanings, origin and religion — from every community and region of Turkey. 611 names.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melik | King; Ruler | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Menderes | After the Büyük Menderes river | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Mertcan | Brave soul | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Mete | After the Hun ruler Modu (Mete Khan) | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Metehan | After Mete Khan | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Mikail | Michael (the archangel) | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Miraç | Ascension (the Prophet's night journey) | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Mithat | Praise; Commendation | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Muhittin | Reviver of the faith | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Muhterem | Respected; Honourable | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Mümin | Believer | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Mürsel | Messenger; One who is sent | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Müslüm | Muslim; Submitter to God | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Mutlu | Happy | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Naci | Saved; Rescued | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Namık | Writer | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Nazif | Clean; Pure | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Nebi | Prophet | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Necat | Salvation | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Necdet | Bravery; Courage | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Necip | Noble; Distinguished | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Necmettin | Star of the faith | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Necmi | Starry; Of the stars | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Nedim | Companion; Confidant | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Nejdet | Bravery; Courage | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Nezir | Warner | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Nizamettin | Order of the faith | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Nuh | Noah | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Nusret | Victory; Divine help | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Oğulcan | Son and soul | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Ogün | Strong; Mighty | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Ökkeş | After Ukkasha (Companion of the Prophet) | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Olcay | Lucky moon | 🧒 Unisex | Turkish |
| Ömer Faruk | Long-lived; One who distinguishes truth | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Ömür | Life; Lifetime | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Öner | Proposes; Leader | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Orçun | Commander | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Orkun | Spring water | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Özer | Pure man; Essential | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Poyraz | North-east wind | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Rafet | Compassion; Mercy | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Raif | Merciful; Kind | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Rasim | Artist; One who draws | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Raşit | Rightly guided | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Recai | Hope; Plea | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Refik | Kind companion | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Reşat | Rightly guided | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Reşit | Rightly guided | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Rüzgar | Wind | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Sabahattin | Morning of the faith | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Sadettin | Fortune of the faith | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Sadi | Fortunate; Happy | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Sadullah | Happiness of God | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Şafak | Dawn | 🧒 Unisex | Turkish |
| Saffet | Purity; Sincerity | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Sarp | Steep; Hard to reach | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Sebahattin | Beauty of the faith | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Seçkin | Distinguished; Select | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Sefer | Journey; Voyage | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Şefik | Compassionate; Kind | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Şehmus | Sun of the king | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Selman | Safe; Peaceful | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Şemsettin | Sun of the faith | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Şenel | Cheerful hand | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Şener | Cheerful man | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Şerafettin | Honour of the faith | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Serdal | Head branch; Leader | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Sergen | Exhibitor; One who displays | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Serhan | Leader; Head of the khans | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Şerif | Noble; Honourable | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Sertaç | Head crown | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Şevket | Majesty; Grandeur | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Şevki | Longing; Zeal | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Seyfettin | Sword of the faith | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Seyfi | Of the sword | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Seyfullah | Sword of God | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Seyhan | Flowing river; A river in Adana | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Şeyhmus | Sun of the sheikh | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Seyit | Master; Lord (Sayyid) | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Sezai | Worthy; Deserving | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Siddik | Truthful; Faithful friend | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Şinasi | Knowing; Expert | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Sıtkı | Sincere; True | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Sunay | Bright moon | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Tacettin | Crown of the faith | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Talat | Appearance; Face | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Talip | Seeker; Student | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Tanju | Dawn light | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Tarkan | Brave; A title of nobility | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Tayfur | Generous; Munificent | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Taylan | Tall and handsome | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Tekin | Prince; Hero | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Temel | Foundation; Base | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Tevfik | Success; Divine guidance | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Toprak | Earth; Soil | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Tufan | Flood; Storm | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Tugay | Bright moon | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Tuğrul | Mythical bird; Falcon | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Tuna | Large river (the Danube) | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Tunahan | Ruler of the Danube | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Tuncer | Bronze man; Strong | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Turhan | Noble ruler | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Uğurcan | Lucky soul | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Ulaş | Reach; Attain | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Umutcan | Soul of hope | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Utku | Victory | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Üzeyir | After the Prophet Uzair (Ezra) | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Vahap | Bestower (Wahhab) | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Vahit | Unique; Single | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Vehbi | God-given | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Veysi | After Uwais al-Qarani | 👦 Boy | Kurdish |
| Vural | Strike; Hit | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Yadigar | Keepsake; Memento | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Yağız | Brave; Dark-skinned | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Yaman | Strong; Capable; Blessed; From Yemen | 👦 Boy | Turkish, Arabic |
| Yener | Winner; Conqueror | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Yıldıray | Star and moon | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Yıldırım | Lightning | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Zekai | Intelligence; Wit | 👦 Boy | Turkish |
| Zekeriya | Remembered by God (Zakaria) | 👦 Boy | Turkish |