UK boy's name
Metehan
A Turkish masculine given name composed of Persian elements meaning "sun" and "generous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Metehan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Metehan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2443, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 9 births.
This profile covers 62 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 62 living people in the UK are called Metehan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Metehan ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 9 boys were registered as Metehan.
- • About 62 living people in the UK are estimated to have Metehan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2443
2024
Births in 2024
9
Latest year
Peak year
2019
9 births
Estimated living
62
2026
Meaning
What does Metehan mean?
The given name Metehan originates from the Turkish language and culture. It is a combination of two words, "Mete" and "Han." The word "Mete" has its roots in the ancient Turkic language and is believed to have meant "wise" or "intelligent." The word "Han," on the other hand, was a title used by rulers or leaders in various Turkic empires and kingdoms throughout history.
The earliest recorded use of the name Metehan dates back to the 11th century, during the reign of the Seljuk Empire in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). It is believed that the name was given to children born into noble or aristocratic families, as it carried connotations of wisdom and leadership.
In the 13th century, there are records of a Metehan who was a prominent scholar and poet in the court of the Anatolian Seljuk Sultanate. His works, which included poetry and philosophical treatises, were highly regarded during his time.
During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast territory from the 14th to the early 20th centuries, the name Metehan was associated with individuals of high social standing and intellectual pursuits. Several notable figures in Ottoman history bore this name, including Metehan Pasha, a renowned military commander and statesman who lived in the 16th century.
One of the most famous individuals with the name Metehan in modern history was Metehan Başar, a Turkish writer and journalist born in 1925. He was known for his works on Turkish literature and culture, as well as his contributions to various newspapers and magazines.
Another notable figure was Metehan Hüseyinoğlu, a Turkish wrestler who competed in the heavyweight division during the 1960s and 1970s. He won several national and international championships, including a gold medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.
In the 21st century, the name Metehan has continued to be popular in Turkey and among Turkish communities around the world. It is often chosen by parents who wish to honor their cultural heritage and instill values of wisdom and leadership in their children.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Metehan over time
The chart below shows babies named Metehan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Metehan, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Metehan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Metehan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3143 | 25 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3372 | 27 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3630 | 7 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2863 | 3 | 1 |
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- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Metehan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Metehan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Metehan was ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.
When was Metehan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 9 babies registered as Metehan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Metehan?
A Turkish masculine given name composed of Persian elements meaning "sun" and "generous".
How many people are called Metehan in the UK?
A total of 62 babies have been registered as Metehan across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.