Arrow vs Zavian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arrow

Boy #1,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"swift projectile, arrow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,674
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ari, Ro

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Zavian

Boy #1,476 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"new house, bright"

Origin: Basque (via Xavier)

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,476
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zav, Zavi

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Popularity Comparison

Arrow Rank #1,674
Zavian Rank #1,476

Zavian is more popular, ranked #1476 vs #1674 for Arrow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arrow ___

  • Arrow James
  • Arrow Cole
  • Arrow Reed
  • Arrow Finn
  • Arrow Blake
  • Arrow Dean

Zavian ___

  • Zavian James
  • Zavian Michael
  • Zavian Alexander
  • Zavian Elijah
  • Zavian Isaiah
  • Zavian Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arrow

Archer Hunter Scout Wren Sage

If you choose Zavian

Zion Xander Amara Darius Omari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arrow or Zavian more popular?

Zavian is more popular, ranked #1476 compared to Arrow at #1674 in the United States.

What do Arrow and Zavian mean?

Arrow means "swift projectile, arrow" (Old English origin). Zavian means "new house, bright" (Basque (via Xavier) origin).

Are Arrow and Zavian boy or girl names?

Arrow is primarily a boy name. Zavian is primarily a boy name.

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