Baz vs Farzad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baz

Boy #6,587 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Sebaste (via Sebastian)"

Origin: Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

English British Australian Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,587
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Farzad

Boy #6,484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"splendid, of radiant birth"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Iranian Persian Tajik Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,484
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Farz, Zad

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Popularity Comparison

Baz Rank #6,587
Farzad Rank #6,484

Farzad is more popular, ranked #6484 vs #6587 for Baz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baz ___

  • Baz James
  • Baz William
  • Baz Thomas
  • Baz George
  • Baz Henry
  • Baz Oliver

Farzad ___

  • Farzad Ali
  • Farzad Reza
  • Farzad Dariush
  • Farzad Cyrus
  • Farzad Kamran
  • Farzad Nima

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Baz

Oz Maz Raz Jaz Toby

If you choose Farzad

Arash Dariush Nadia Shirin Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baz or Farzad more popular?

Farzad is more popular, ranked #6484 compared to Baz at #6587 in the United States.

What do Baz and Farzad mean?

Baz means "from Sebaste (via Sebastian)" (Latin/Greek origin). Farzad means "splendid, of radiant birth" (Persian origin).

Are Baz and Farzad boy or girl names?

Baz is primarily a boy name. Farzad is primarily a boy name.

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