Abdullah vs Zayd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zayd

Boy #685 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"growth, increase, abundance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#685
Total SSA Count
395
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Abdullah Rank #782
Zayd Rank #685

Zayd is more popular, ranked #685 vs #782 for Abdullah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdullah ___

  • Abdullah Muhammad
  • Abdullah Ali
  • Abdullah Omar
  • Abdullah Hassan
  • Abdullah Khalid
  • Abdullah Ibrahim

Zayd ___

  • Zayd Ahmad
  • Zayd Ali
  • Zayd Hassan
  • Zayd Ibrahim
  • Zayd Khalil
  • Zayd Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abdullah

Ibrahim Fatimah Zainab Omar Aisha

If you choose Zayd

Zain Nour Ayaan Leila Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdullah or Zayd more popular?

Zayd is more popular, ranked #685 compared to Abdullah at #782 in the United States.

What do Abdullah and Zayd mean?

Abdullah means "slave of Allah" (Arabic origin). Zayd means "growth, increase, abundance" (Arabic origin).

Are Abdullah and Zayd boy or girl names?

Abdullah is primarily a boy name. Zayd is primarily a boy name.

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