Mete

Mete is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “brave.” In 2024 it was given to 8 boys in the United States.

Mete at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“brave”

About the name Mete

Mete belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “brave” — 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, Mete first appears in Social Security records in 2000. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6204 in 2012, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 141 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mete in US records

First recorded (US)
2000
Best US rank
#6204 in 2012
Peak year
2012
Babies named Mete in 2024
8
Total since 1880
141

Mete in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#2321 in 2022
Babies named Mete in 2025
6
Total since 1996
122

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mete mean?

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

Is Mete a boy or girl name?

Mete is a boy name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mete?

Mete comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Mete?

Mete first appears in US records in 2000. Its best-ever ranking was #6204 in 2012, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

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