Betha vs Zan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Betha

Girl #14,928 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,928
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beth, Bet

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Betha Rank #14,928
Zan Rank #7,669

Zan is more popular, ranked #7669 vs #14928 for Betha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Betha ___

  • Betha Mary
  • Betha Ann
  • Betha Rose
  • Betha Grace
  • Betha Jean

Zan ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Betha

Brigid Fionnuala Caoimhe Eoin Cormac

If you choose Zan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Betha or Zan more popular?

Zan is more popular, ranked #7669 compared to Betha at #14928 in the United States.

What do Betha and Zan mean?

Betha means "life" (Old Irish origin).

Are Betha and Zan boy or girl names?

Betha is primarily a girl name. Zan is primarily a boy name.

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