Zen vs Campbell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zen

Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Boy #924 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crooked mouth, wry-mouthed"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Zen Rank #959

Campbell Rank #924

Campbell is more popular, ranked #924 vs #959 for Zen.

Is Zen or Campbell more popular?

Campbell is more popular, ranked #924 compared to Zen at #959 in the United States.

What do Zen and Campbell mean?

Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin). Campbell means "crooked mouth, wry-mouthed" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Zen and Campbell boy or girl names?

Zen is primarily a boy name. Campbell is primarily a boy name.