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The baby name Doruk is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /doˈɾuk/ (doh-ROOK).

Doruk is Turkish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Turkish
Pronunciation: /doˈɾuk/ (doh-ROOK)

What is the meaning of the name Doruk ?

The baby name Doruk is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /doˈɾuk/ (doh-ROOK).

Doruk is Turkish in Origin.

Doruk is a modern Turkish given name taken directly from the common noun doruk, meaning summit, peak, crest, and by extension pinnacle or zenith. The image of a mountaintop gives the name connotations of aspiration, achievement, and standing at the top. It belongs to the family of nature- and landscape-derived names popular in contemporary Turkish usage.

Used as a personal name mainly from the late 20th century onward, Doruk is most common for boys in Turkey, though it can be unisex. It lacks medieval or religious associations, appearing instead in civil records, arts, and sports in recent decades. Short and internationally friendly, it typically keeps its spelling abroad; occasional diaspora renderings like Dorouk exist. Elaborated variants formed with Turkish name elements include Dorukhan (summit + khan) and Dorukcan (summit + soul/heart). Related meaning neighbors, not strict variants, include Zirve (summit).

Doruk has the following similar or variant Names

Doruk – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
GR Boys 0 #268 6 6,912
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
France Boys 2021 #384 4 2,865
TR 0 #462 2,494 19,440
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
Finland Boys 2026 #678 5 3,552
IQ Boys 0 #693 5 13,071
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
United States Boys 2024 #885 8 7,044
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
Germany Boys 0 #942 11 5,697
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,030 4 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
DZ 0 #1,228 7 20,130
SA Boys 0 #1,605 10 28,008

Doruk is popular in 20 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
AE
BG
CN

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People also ask about Doruk

Doruk is predominantly a boy's name.
Doruk is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /doˈɾuk/ (doh-ROOK).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Dorukan, Dorukhan and Doru.
Across languages, Doruk has these equivalents: Summit (English, literal), Everest (English, mountain name used as a given name), Pinnacle (English, rare as a name).
Yes — Doruk ranked #384 in France in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Doruk ranks highest in France (#384 in 2021).
Doruk's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #886 in 2014 to #885 in 2024 in United States.