Boy name
Emre name meaning
“friend; lover; devoted one”
Emre means friend, lover, or one who is devoted. A historical name and title of Turkish origin, it is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Its linguistic associations include Old Turkic verbs expressing love. The poet Yunus Emre gives the name a concrete literary connection.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Emre mean?
Friend; lover; devoted one
In Turkish: dost, seven; gönülden bağlı olan
Emre's strongest literary associations are Yunus Emre and Tapduk Emre. In these historical settings it also functions as an appellation suggesting love and spiritual closeness. The explanation poet or bard may arise from those associations and should not be treated as an established literal meaning.
How popular is Emre?
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
- 51provinces
- Boys named Emre in Türkiye (2025)
- 246,346
Where is Emre in the top 30?
51 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Emre
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 Emre popular?
Emre has a short, easy pronunciation and a warm meaning connected with friendship and devotion. It did not appear in the top thirty during the supplied years.
Origin of the name Emre
Emre is a historical Turkish name and appellation. It is commonly connected with early Turkic verbs such as amra- or amran-, expressing love, although the exact derivation remains debated.
Double names with Emre
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Emre Uysal
Meaning of each name
- Emre: friend; lover; devoted one
- Uysal: gentle, compliant, readily accommodating
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Sönmez Emre
Meaning of each name
- Sönmez: unextinguished; continuing to burn or shine
- Emre: friend; lover; devoted one
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Emre Aka
Meaning of each name
- Emre: friend; lover; devoted one
- Aka: elder brother; senior male
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Aytaç Emre
Meaning of each name
- Aytaç: a moonlike crown; a crown of moonlight
- Emre: friend; lover; devoted one
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Emre Şener
Meaning of each name
- Emre: friend; lover; devoted one
- Şener: a cheerful man; a joyful person
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Demirel Emre
Meaning of each name
- Demirel: iron hand; a hand strong as iron
- Emre: friend; lover; devoted one
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Yunus Emre, Yusuf Emre, Ali Emre, Yiğit Emre, Emre Can, Hüseyin Emre.
How to pronounce Emre
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /emɾe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | امره |
Is Emre a boy’s name?
Yes, Emre is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Emre appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Emre
Names with related meanings
- Halil♂Close friend
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Can♂Life, soul
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Caner♂A dearly loved man or brave one
- Davut♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Emrah♂Hero of the Emrah and Selvihan story
- Aziz♂Precious, beloved
- Umutcan♂A soul bringing hope
- Özcan♂Dear soul
- Emircan♂A ruler or prince
- Aliyar♂Friend or companion of Ali
Famous people named Emre
- Emre Can · b. 1994
- Emre Belözoğlu · b. 1980
- Emre Mor · b. 1997
- Emre Güngör · b. 1984
- Emre Aşık · b. 1973
- Emre Aydın · b. 1981
- Emre Çolak · b. 1991
- Emre Demir · b. 2004
- Emre Taşdemir · b. 1995
- Emre Akbaba · b. 1992
- Emre Altuğ · b. 1970
- Emre Sakcı · b. 1997
FAQ about the name Emre
What is the meaning of Emre?
Emre means “friend; lover; devoted one”. Emre is a historical Turkish name and appellation. It is commonly connected with early Turkic verbs such as amra- or amran-, expressing love, although the exact derivation remains debated.
Is Emre a boy’s name?
Yes, Emre is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Emre in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Emre nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Emre?
Emre is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Emre have?
Emre has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Emre?
Emre appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Emre?
Some ideas: Emre Uysal; Sönmez Emre; Emre Aka.
Famous people named Emre?
Notable people named Emre include Emre Can, Emre Belözoğlu, Emre Mor.
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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