Erkan

Erkan is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “Male.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2021.

Erkan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“Male”
Pronunciation
/æɾˈkɑn/

About the name Erkan

Erkan belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “Male” — 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, Erkan first appears in Social Security records in 1985. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6867 in 1985, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 5 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Erkan in US records

First recorded (US)
1985
Best US rank
#6867 in 1985
Peak year
1985
Total since 1880
5

Erkan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2142 in 2000
Babies named Erkan in 2021
3
Total since 1996
36

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Erkan mean?

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

Is Erkan a boy or girl name?

Erkan is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2021.

What origin is the name Erkan?

Erkan comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Erkan?

Erkan first appears in US records in 1985. Its best-ever ranking was #6867 in 1985, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Erkan?

Erkan is pronounced /æɾˈkɑn/ (IPA).

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