Emre

Emre is a boy name of Turkish origin with the meaning "Friend or brother". Names from the Turkish tradition often carry deep cultural significance, reflecting heritage, values, or natural beauty. He has been used in Turkish communities for generations and has gained broader popularity as parents discover its beauty.

Emre has been used across Turkey and other parts of the world. In the United States, SSA data shows the name's popularity trends going back to 1950. Check the chart above to see exactly how many babies were named Emre in each year, and whether its popularity has been rising, steady, or declining.

Common nicknames for Emre depend on its full form. Many parents choose Emre specifically because it has built-in short forms or pet names. Some names have no common nicknames and are used in their full form throughout life.

Emre is a name shared by people across all walks of life — from artists and athletes to scientists and public figures. The popularity of the name means it appears throughout history in nearly every era and culture. Search online for "Emre famous people" to discover notable figures who share this name.

Names similar to Emre share its cultural origin, style, or sound. If you love Emre, you might also like names from the same origin tradition, names with similar ending sounds, or names that share the same number of syllables.