Shaheen vs Taz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaheen

Boy #4,759 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peregrine falcon"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Pakistani Iranian Afghan Arab

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,759
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shah, Shahi

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Taz

Boy #4,780 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cup, goblet"

Origin: Persian/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Persian Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,780
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Shaheen Rank #4,759
Taz Rank #4,780

Shaheen is more popular, ranked #4759 vs #4780 for Taz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shaheen ___

  • Shaheen Ali
  • Shaheen Reza
  • Shaheen Khan
  • Shaheen Ahmad
  • Shaheen Hassan
  • Shaheen Malik

Taz ___

  • Taz Lee
  • Taz James
  • Taz Michael
  • Taz Ray
  • Taz Elias
  • Taz Jay

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Shaheen

Aryan Darius Cyrus Rayan Layla

If you choose Taz

Zoe Rex Nova Cruz Bex

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaheen or Taz more popular?

Shaheen is more popular, ranked #4759 compared to Taz at #4780 in the United States.

What do Shaheen and Taz mean?

Shaheen means "peregrine falcon" (Persian origin). Taz means "cup, goblet" (Persian/Hebrew origin).

Are Shaheen and Taz boy or girl names?

Shaheen is primarily a boy name. Taz is primarily a boy name.

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