Neo vs Zen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neo

Boy #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

American European African Setswana

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Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Neo Rank #972

Zen Rank #959

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 vs #972 for Neo.

Is Neo or Zen more popular?

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Neo at #972 in the United States.

What do Neo and Zen mean?

Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Neo and Zen boy or girl names?

Neo is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.