Boy name
Alperen name meaning
“heroic spiritual figure; warrior dervish”
Alperen means a heroic spiritual figure or warrior dervish. It combines Turkish alp, meaning hero or warrior, with eren, a spiritually accomplished figure. In Türkiye, it is a masculine given name. Warrior dervishes in historical Anatolian legends provide a concrete cultural association for the compound.
What does Alperen mean?
Heroic spiritual figure; warrior dervish
In Turkish: yiğit eren; savaşçı derviş
Alperen joins martial heroism with spiritual accomplishment in a historical designation. Accounts of medieval Anatolia use the term for warrior dervishes. It is structurally related to Alp, Alper and Eren, but the eren component here carries a spiritual meaning rather than simply meaning “man.”
How popular is Alperen?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- 2025 rank (boys)
- 15.
- Babies given the name in 2025
- 2,920
- Best rank
- 15.2025
- Trend (2018–2025)
- rising
Babies named Alperen each year
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| Year | Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Babies | |
| 2018 | 24 | 3,133 |
| 2019 | 22 | 3,251 |
| 2020 | 25 | 2,871 |
| 2021 | 28 | 2,462 |
| 2022 | 28 | 2,393 |
| 2023 | 24 | 2,532 |
| 2024 | 18 | 2,826 |
| 2025 | 15 | 2,920 |
Where is Alperen in the top 30?
76 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Alperen popular?
Alperen combines meanings of bravery and spiritual devotion, giving it a traditional resonance. After a mid-period decline, it has climbed consistently in recent years.
Origin of the name Alperen
Alperen combines Turkish alp, “hero, warrior,” with eren, a spiritually accomplished person. The compound is associated with warrior dervishes.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Alperen
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Alperen Selahaddin
Meaning of each name
- Alperen: heroic spiritual figure; warrior dervish
- Selahaddin: goodness of the faith; integrity of religion
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İrfan Alperen
Meaning of each name
- İrfan: deep understanding, knowledge and insight
- Alperen: heroic spiritual figure; warrior dervish
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Alperen Sabahaddin
Meaning of each name
- Alperen: heroic spiritual figure; warrior dervish
- Sabahaddin: morning of the faith; its dawning light
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Neşet Alperen
Meaning of each name
- Neşet: arising, coming into being and growing up
- Alperen: heroic spiritual figure; warrior dervish
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Alperen Hacı
Meaning of each name
- Alperen: heroic spiritual figure; warrior dervish
- Hacı: one who has completed a pilgrimage
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Münir Alperen
Meaning of each name
- Münir: giving light; illuminating the surroundings
- Alperen: heroic spiritual figure; warrior dervish
How to pronounce Alperen
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /alpeɾen/ |
Is Alperen a boy’s name?
Yes, Alperen is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Alperen appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists; among babies born in 2025 it ranked #15 (2,920 babies). See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Alperen
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Alperen
- Alperen Şengün · b. 2002
- Alperen Duymaz · b. 1992
- Alperen Uysal · b. 1994
- Alperen Babacan · b. 1997
- Alperen Acet · b. 1998
- Alperen Berber · b. 2005
- Alperen Karahan · b. 2000
- Alperen Pak · b. 1995
- Alperen Yeşil · b. 1984
- Alperen Arslan · b. 2001
- Alperen Bektaş · b. 1998
- Alperen Ege Avcı · b. 2006
FAQ about the name Alperen
What is the meaning of Alperen?
Alperen means “heroic spiritual figure; warrior dervish”. Alperen combines Turkish alp, “hero, warrior,” with eren, a spiritually accomplished person. The compound is associated with warrior dervishes.
Is Alperen a boy’s name?
Yes, Alperen is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Alperen in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Alperen nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Alperen?
Alperen is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Alperen have?
Alperen has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Alperen?
Alperen appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists; among babies born in 2025 it ranked #15 (2,920 babies). See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Alperen?
Some ideas: Alperen Selahaddin; İrfan Alperen; Alperen Sabahaddin.
Famous people named Alperen?
Notable people named Alperen include Alperen Şengün, Alperen Duymaz, Alperen Uysal.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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