Boy
Ercan
Ercan is a familiar Turkish boys’ name associated with bravery, warmth, and life.
Meaning
Ercan is commonly understood to mean a brave and friendly person. Its elements bring together er, meaning a brave man, and can, meaning soul or life.
Origin
Used as a Turkish given name, Ercan combines the Turkish word er with can, a word of Persian origin.
In recent years
A classic recognised across generations, Ercan was long among the most chosen names. It is absent from the latest official top hundred, but appeared in earlier lists nineteen times and reached a best position of twenty-seventh.
Letters5
Syllables2
InitialsE
Rank—on 19 lists in the past
How does it look on a plaque?
Ercan looks warm and understated on a wooden name plaque with the baby's birth date beneath it.
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