Jalal vs Yazdan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jalal

Boy #5,353 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"greatness, glory, majesty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish South Asian Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,353
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Yazdan

Boy #5,362 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, worthy of worship"

Origin: Avestan/Zoroastrian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Zoroastrian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,362
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yaz

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jalal Rank #5,353
Yazdan Rank #5,362

Jalal is more popular, ranked #5353 vs #5362 for Yazdan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jalal ___

  • Jalal Ahmad
  • Jalal Hassan
  • Jalal Ibrahim
  • Jalal Kareem
  • Jalal Nasser
  • Jalal Omar

Yazdan ___

  • Yazdan Reza
  • Yazdan Ali
  • Yazdan Hassan
  • Yazdan Mohammad
  • Yazdan Dariush

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jalal

Layla Yasmin Omar Amir Fatima

If you choose Yazdan

Arash Dariush Nasrin Shirin Rostam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jalal or Yazdan more popular?

Jalal is more popular, ranked #5353 compared to Yazdan at #5362 in the United States.

What do Jalal and Yazdan mean?

Jalal means "greatness, glory, majesty" (Arabic origin). Yazdan means "divine, worthy of worship" (Avestan/Zoroastrian origin).

Are Jalal and Yazdan boy or girl names?

Jalal is primarily a boy name. Yazdan is primarily a boy name.

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