Boy name
Demir name meaning
“iron; figuratively, solidity and strength”
Demir means iron and, figuratively, solidity or strength. It comes from the Turkish word demir, which continues the Old Turkic form temür, and is used as a boy's name in Türkiye. The related name Timur preserves another form of the same historical word for the metal.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Demir mean?
Iron; figuratively, solidity and strength
In Turkish: demir metali; mecazen sağlamlık
Demir names the metal iron and figuratively suggests hardness and endurance. As a given name it draws on a tangible natural material, like Kaya and Çelik; it shares an origin with Timur, although the two function as distinct names in modern Turkish.
How popular is Demir?
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.
- Province lists
- 39provinces
Where is Demir in the top 30?
39 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Demir
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
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 Demir popular?
Demir means “iron,” carrying a straightforward association with strength and solidity. Its concise, two-syllable form may appeal to parents seeking a simple name with a strong meaning.
Origin of the name Demir
From Turkish demir, meaning iron, continuing Old Turkic temür. The name Timur is related to the same historical metal word.
Double names with Demir
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Demir Tolgahan
Meaning of each name
- Demir: iron; figuratively, solidity and strength
- Tolgahan: helmeted khan; ruler wearing a war helmet
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Gençer Demir
Meaning of each name
- Gençer: young man, youthful brave
- Demir: iron; figuratively, solidity and strength
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Demir Gürcan
Meaning of each name
- Demir: iron; figuratively, solidity and strength
- Gürcan: a vigorous, lively spirit
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Berk Demir
Meaning of each name
- Berk: firm, durable and strong
- Demir: iron; figuratively, solidity and strength
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Demir Gönenç
Meaning of each name
- Demir: iron; figuratively, solidity and strength
- Gönenç: well-being, prosperity and abundance
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Güçlü Demir
Meaning of each name
- Güçlü: strong, powerful, possessing strength
- Demir: iron; figuratively, solidity and strength
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Demir Alp, Ali Demir, Demir Ali.
How to pronounce Demir
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /demiɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | دمیر |
Is Demir a boy’s name?
Yes, Demir is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 99% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Demir appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Demir
- Damir♂Iron
- Deniz♂♀Sea, an extensive body of salt water
- Delil♂Guide
- Demirel♂İron hand
- Değer♂♀Worth, importance, value
- Denis♂Belonging to Dionysus
- Damar♂Blood vessel
- Demiray♂İron and moon
- Demre♂The name of the Demre district in Antalya
- Dengir♂Resonant-voiced
- Derar♂Harm, reciprocal injury
- Demirer♂A man or warrior as strong as iron
Names with related meanings
- Sinan♂The pointed metal head of a spear
- Demirhan♂A khan as strong as iron
- Timur♂İron
- Polat♂Steel
- Özdemir♂Pure iron
- Timuçin♂Blacksmith
- Çelik♂Steel, a hard and durable iron alloy
- Demiralp♂A hero as strong as iron
- Demirel♂İron hand
- Aydemir♂Moon and iron
- Demircan♂A soul as strong as iron
- Kandemir♂A name combining blood and iron
Famous people named Demir
- Demir Demirkan · b. 1972
- Demir Ege Tıknaz · b. 2004
- Demir Gökgöl · b. 1937
- Demir Kaan · b. 1970
- Demir Atasoy · b. 1987
- Demir Elmaağaçlı · b. 1990
- Demir Sabancı · b. 1971
- Demir Turgut · b. 1909
- Demir Çelik · b. 1959
- Demir Özlü · b. 1935
- Demir Berberoğlu · b. 1953
- Demir Bükey · b. 1942
FAQ about the name Demir
What is the meaning of Demir?
Demir means “iron; figuratively, solidity and strength”. From Turkish demir, meaning iron, continuing Old Turkic temür. The name Timur is related to the same historical metal word.
Is Demir a boy’s name?
Yes, Demir is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 99% of bearers are male.
Is Demir in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Demir nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Demir?
Demir is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Demir have?
Demir has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Demir?
Demir appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Demir?
Some ideas: Demir Tolgahan; Gençer Demir; Demir Gürcan.
Famous people named Demir?
Notable people named Demir include Demir Demirkan, Demir Ege Tıknaz, Demir Gökgöl.
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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