Mike vs Zen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

American English European

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Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Mike Rank #1,011

Zen Rank #959

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 vs #1011 for Mike.

Is Mike or Zen more popular?

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Mike at #1011 in the United States.

What do Mike and Zen mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Mike and Zen boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.