Heath vs Zen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

English Australian American

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Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Heath Rank #852

Zen Rank #959

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #959 for Zen.

Is Heath or Zen more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Zen at #959 in the United States.

What do Heath and Zen mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Heath and Zen boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.