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Sarp

SARP · Meanings proposed include 'sharp,' 'keen,' or 'sly,' but the exact origin and meaning are uncertain.

2025 rank (boys)
#8,910
Babies named in 2025
8
Peak popularity
2017
2025 frequency
1 in 213,510 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 2021

Rising since 2021, #8,910 for boys today.

Popularity of Sarp since 2004

Babies named Sarp per year in U.S. Social Security records.

5101520102020Most births 2017Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2000s28
2010s65
2020s28

Meaning & origin

Sarp is a modern Turkish name that has appeared in U.S. birth records only since 2004, with the first recorded use that year. It reached its peak popularity in 2017, though it remains extremely rare. In 2025, the name ranked 8,910th, with an incidence of 1 in 213,510 boys. Its trajectory has been rising since 2021, indicating a slow but steady increase in usage. The name's meaning is debated, often linked to Old Turkic words for 'sharp' or 'sly,' but definitive evidence is lacking. Sarp has not been recorded among top states, suggesting its use is scattered. As a concise, distinctive name, it may appeal to families with Turkish heritage or those seeking a rare, modern-sounding choice.

The name Sarp is a modern Turkish male name, possibly derived from the Old Turkic word 'sarp' meaning 'sharp,' 'keen,' or 'sly.' However, its exact etymology remains uncertain. The name has gained popularity in Turkey since the early 2000s.

Sibling names for Sarp

Names that share Sarp's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Defne, Ece, İrem, Leyla, Sude

Brothers: Can, Deniz, Efe, Kaan, Mert

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Sarp mean?
The meaning of Sarp is uncertain but is often interpreted as 'sharp,' 'keen,' or 'sly' from Old Turkic.
How popular is the name Sarp?
Sarp is a rare name in the United States. In 2025, it ranked 8,910th, with about 1 in every 213,510 baby boys given the name.
Is Sarp a boy's name or a girl's name?
Sarp is historically a masculine name, used primarily for boys.