Kayvon vs Ziyad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kayvon

Boy #3,140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Saturn (planet), ancient and wise"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,140
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kay, Von

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ziyad

Boy #3,244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to add, to augment"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,244
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Zi, Ziad

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kayvon Rank #3,140
Ziyad Rank #3,244

Kayvon is more popular, ranked #3140 vs #3244 for Ziyad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kayvon ___

  • Kayvon Ali
  • Kayvon Reza
  • Kayvon Arash
  • Kayvon Darian
  • Kayvon Cyrus
  • Kayvon Kian

Ziyad ___

  • Ziyad Hassan
  • Ziyad Omar
  • Ziyad Khalil
  • Ziyad Nouri
  • Ziyad Samir
  • Ziyad Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kayvon

Darius Cyrus Arya Kian Layla

If you choose Ziyad

Yasmine Layla Nadia Kareem Farid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kayvon or Ziyad more popular?

Kayvon is more popular, ranked #3140 compared to Ziyad at #3244 in the United States.

What do Kayvon and Ziyad mean?

Kayvon means "Saturn (planet), ancient and wise" (Persian origin). Ziyad means "to add, to augment" (Arabic origin).

Are Kayvon and Ziyad boy or girl names?

Kayvon is primarily a boy name. Ziyad is primarily a boy name.

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