Killian vs Zayne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#370
Total SSA Count
884
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Killy, Kill, Ian

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Zayne

Boy #447 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"beauty, adornment, grace"

Origin: Arabic (zayn)

Cultural Roots

Arabic American Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#447
Total SSA Count
703
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zay, Zaie, Zaykins

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Popularity Comparison

Killian Rank #370
Zayne Rank #447

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #447 for Zayne.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Killian ___

  • Killian James
  • Killian Patrick
  • Killian Thomas
  • Killian Finn
  • Killian Rory
  • Killian Sean

Zayne ___

  • Zayne James
  • Zayne Alexander
  • Zayne Xavier
  • Zayne Malik
  • Zayne Joseph
  • Zayne Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Killian

Cormac Riordan Aoife Declan Niamh

If you choose Zayne

Zara Zia Kai Luca Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Killian or Zayne more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Zayne at #447 in the United States.

What do Killian and Zayne mean?

Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin). Zayne means "beauty, adornment, grace" (Arabic (zayn) origin).

Are Killian and Zayne boy or girl names?

Killian is primarily a boy name. Zayne is primarily a boy name.

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