Baaz vs Raza

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baaz

Boy #5,859 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"falcon; hawk"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Urdu South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,859
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Baz

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Raza

Boy #5,956 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"contentment, divine satisfaction"

Origin: Arabic root r-d-y

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Urdu South Asian Shia Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,956
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ray, Raz

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Baaz Rank #5,859
Raza Rank #5,956

Baaz is more popular, ranked #5859 vs #5956 for Raza.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baaz ___

  • Baaz Ali
  • Baaz Hassan
  • Baaz Omar
  • Baaz Raza
  • Baaz Kareem
  • Baaz Tariq

Raza ___

  • Raza Ali
  • Raza Hassan
  • Raza Hussain
  • Raza Karim
  • Raza Mehdi
  • Raza Noor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Baaz

Zara Hamza Layla Daniyal Aisha

If you choose Raza

Zara Layla Ali Hassan Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baaz or Raza more popular?

Baaz is more popular, ranked #5859 compared to Raza at #5956 in the United States.

What do Baaz and Raza mean?

Baaz means "falcon; hawk" (Persian origin). Raza means "contentment, divine satisfaction" (Arabic root r-d-y origin).

Are Baaz and Raza boy or girl names?

Baaz is primarily a boy name. Raza is primarily a boy name.

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