Ercan

Ercan is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “brave, the brave one, strong.” In England & Wales it was given to 4 boys in 2004.

Ercan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“brave, the brave one, strong”
Pronunciation
/æɾˈdʒɑn/

About the name Ercan

Ercan belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “brave, the brave one, strong” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

Ercan does not appear in US Social Security records, which publish every name given to at least five babies in a year. That says nothing about its standing at home — many of the world's best-loved names are simply rare in America.

Ercan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2863 in 1996
Babies named Ercan in 2004
4
Total since 1996
7

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ercan mean?

Ercan means “brave, the brave one, strong” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ercan a boy or girl name?

Ercan is a boy name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2004.

What origin is the name Ercan?

Ercan comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Ercan?

In England & Wales, Ercan was given to 4 babies in 2004 and 7 times in total since 1996, in Office for National Statistics records. It does not appear in US Social Security records.

How do you pronounce Ercan?

Ercan is pronounced /æɾˈdʒɑn/ (IPA).

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