Shahbaz vs Zaakir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shahbaz

Boy #36,363 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal falcon"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Pakistani Indian Iranian Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36,363
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shah, Baz

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Popularity Comparison

Shahbaz Rank #36,363
Zaakir Rank #36,523

Shahbaz is more popular, ranked #36363 vs #36523 for Zaakir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shahbaz ___

  • Shahbaz Ali
  • Shahbaz Hassan
  • Shahbaz Ahmed
  • Shahbaz Khan
  • Shahbaz Raza

Zaakir ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Shahbaz

Shahzad Zafar Raza Noor Laila

If you choose Zaakir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shahbaz or Zaakir more popular?

Shahbaz is more popular, ranked #36363 compared to Zaakir at #36523 in the United States.

What do Shahbaz and Zaakir mean?

Shahbaz means "royal falcon" (Persian origin).

Are Shahbaz and Zaakir boy or girl names?

Shahbaz is primarily a boy name. Zaakir is primarily a boy name.

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