Hamza vs Zayd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hamza

Boy #527 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Turkish North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#527
Total SSA Count
565
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ham

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Hamza Rank #527
Zayd Rank #685

Hamza is more popular, ranked #527 vs #685 for Zayd.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hamza ___

  • Hamza Ali
  • Hamza Omar
  • Hamza Yusuf
  • Hamza Ibrahim
  • Hamza Khalid
  • Hamza Bilal

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 Hamza

Fatima Zainab Omar Yusuf Maryam

If you choose Zayd

Zain Nour Ayaan Leila Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamza or Zayd more popular?

Hamza is more popular, ranked #527 compared to Zayd at #685 in the United States.

What do Hamza and Zayd mean?

Hamza means "lion" (Arabic origin). Zayd means "growth, increase, abundance" (Arabic origin).

Are Hamza and Zayd boy or girl names?

Hamza is primarily a boy name. Zayd is primarily a boy name.

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