Serkan is a masculine given name of Turkish origin, derived from the Turkic elements 'ser' meaning 'head' and 'khan', meaning 'ruler'. This name gained popularity in Turkey during the 20th century and has since become quite common in the country. It is often used as a standalone first name but can also be found as part of compound names like Serkan Alp, Serkan Erdem, or Serkan Akay. The name Serkan typically does not have any specific associated diminutives, though some variants include Sarkin and Sercan.
Serkan is a distinctive and uncommon name with only 13 recorded births between 2002 and 2006, indicating its rarity during this period.