Zen vs Eiden

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 #807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fire (from the sun god Aodh)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish

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Zen Rank #959

Eiden Rank #807

Eiden is more popular, ranked #807 vs #959 for Zen.

Is Zen or Eiden more popular?

Eiden is more popular, ranked #807 compared to Zen at #959 in the United States.

What do Zen and Eiden mean?

Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin). Eiden means "fire (from the sun god Aodh)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Zen and Eiden boy or girl names?

Zen is primarily a boy name. Eiden is primarily a boy name.