Unisex name
Yeğrek name meaning
“better; superior in comparison”
Yeğrek means “better” or “superior in comparison.” It comes from Turkish yeğ, expressing preference or greater worth, with the historical comparative suffix rek. Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, it connects with the modern Turkish verb yeğlemek, “to prefer,” through the same root.
What does Yeğrek mean?
Better; superior in comparison
In Turkish: daha iyi, daha üstün
Yeğrek is a historical comparative form expressing that something is better or preferable to another. Contemporary Turkish more commonly conveys this through daha iyi or yeğ. Its interpretation as a name may draw on the idea of superiority, but evidence is still needed for its particular personal-name use and gender.
Origin of the name Yeğrek
It combines Turkish yeğ, meaning preferable or better, with the historical comparative suffix -rek. The resulting form expresses relative superiority.
How to pronounce Yeğrek
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /jeɰɾek/ |
Is Yeğrek a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Yeğrek is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Yeğrek does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Yeğrek
What is the meaning of Yeğrek?
Yeğrek means “better; superior in comparison”. It combines Turkish yeğ, meaning preferable or better, with the historical comparative suffix -rek. The resulting form expresses relative superiority.
Is Yeğrek a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Yeğrek is used for both boys and girls.
Is Yeğrek in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Yeğrek nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Yeğrek?
Yeğrek is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Yeğrek have?
Yeğrek has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Yeğrek?
Yeğrek does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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