Erhan

Erhan is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “soldier.” In 2024 it was given to 10 boys in the United States.

Erhan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“soldier”

About the name Erhan

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

In the United States, Erhan first appears in Social Security records in 2007. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #7897 in 2024, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 44 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Erhan in US records

First recorded (US)
2007
Best US rank
#7897 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Erhan in 2024
10
Total since 1880
44

Erhan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2022 in 1997
Babies named Erhan in 2025
3
Total since 1996
36

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Erhan mean?

Erhan means “soldier” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Erhan a boy or girl name?

Erhan is a boy name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Erhan?

Erhan comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Erhan?

Erhan first appears in US records in 2007. Its best-ever ranking was #7897 in 2024, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

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