If you’re looking for boy names that start with Z, you may be surprised by how many options there are. You’ll find familiar favorites alongside distinctive choices, with roots in languages from around the world.

Each Z boy name below includes a meaning or origin. As you read, keep a shortlist of the names you return to and try saying them aloud with your last name.

Boy Names That Start With Z

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10 Popular Boy Names That Start With Z

These Z boy names appeared in the Social Security Administration’s list of the 1,000 most popular boy names in the United States for 2025.¹ The names are listed alphabetically.

1. Zachariah — Hebrew for “the Lord has remembered.”

2. Zachary — This name also means “the Lord has remembered” in Hebrew.

3. Zaid — An Arabic name meaning “to increase.”

4. Zakai — Hebrew for “pure.”

5. Zander — In Greek, this name means “defending men.”

6. Zane — Hebrew for “God is gracious.”

7. Zayden — Arabic for “growth.”

8. Zeke — This name means “God strengthens” in Hebrew.

9. Zion — A Hebrew name meaning “highest point.”

10. Zyaire — Swahili for “river.”

10 Common Boy Names That Start With Z

1. Zahir — An Arabic name meaning “helper” or “supporter.”

2. Zaiden — Arabic for “growth.”

3. Zaire — This African name means “the river that swallows all rivers.”

4. Zamir — Hebrew for “nightingale.”

5. Zavier — A Basque name meaning “new house.”

6. Zayd — In Arabic, this name means “increase” or “growth.”

7. Zayn — Arabic for “beauty” or “grace.”

8. Zen — This name means “meditation” in Japanese.

9. Zev — Hebrew for “wolf.”

10. Zyon — This name means “highest point” in Hebrew.

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1. Zabdiel — This name means “gift of God” in Hebrew.

2. Zabe — Arabic for “God is my oath.”

3. Zabir — An Arabic name meaning “vast knowledge of religion.”

4. Zadkiel — Hebrew for “God is my righteousness.”

5. Zae — The origin and meaning are unknown.

6. Zael — An Arabic name meaning “sea strength.”

7. Zaf — This Arabic name has an unknown meaning.

8. Zagan — This is the name of one of the fallen angels. Its origin is unknown.

9. Zaheem — Arabic for “resolute.”

10. Zailey — In Greek, this name means “dry earth.”

11. Zaja — This Slavic name means “flower.”

12. Zakk — Hebrew for “the Lord has remembered.”

13. Zalmai — An Afghan name meaning “young.”

14. Zam — This is an Arabic name, but its meaning is unknown.

15. Zaman — An Arabic name meaning “era.”

16. Zamari — The meaning and origin of this name are unknown.

17. Zanzibar — This name means “black coast” in Swahili.

18. Zarah — Hebrew for “prince.”

19. Zarith — An Arabic name meaning “shining.”

20. Zathaniel — The origin and meaning are unknown.

21. Zaul — German for “frail.”

22. Zavala — This name means “fortress” in Spanish.

23. Zavian — In Basque, this name means “bright light.”

24. Zavid — A Hebrew name meaning “beloved.”

25. Zaxton — Spanish for “gift of God.”

26. Zayan — An Arabic name meaning “handsome.”

27. Zaydon — This name means “increasing” in Arabic.

28. Zaydrian — An American-created name that means “from Hadria.”

29. Zayed — Arabic for “abundance.”

30. Zaylen — The meaning and origin of this name are unknown.

31. Zaza — Hebrew for “movement.”

32. Zazu — This name also means “movement” in Hebrew.

33. Zeal — In English, this name means “passion” or “fervor.”

34. Zealous — An English word meaning “fervent” or “enthusiastic.”

35. Zedd — Hebrew for “the Lord is just.”

36. Zedong — This name means “brilliance” and “east” in Chinese.

37. Zedric — The meaning and origin of this name are unknown.

38. Zeev — Hebrew for “wolf.”

39. Zef — A Dutch name meaning “Jehovah increases.”

40. Zeki — A Turkish masculine name meaning “intelligent” or “clever.”

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41. Zenobios — This name means “life of Zeus” in Greek.

42. Zeo — The origin and meaning of this name are unknown.

43. Zephon — Hebrew for “God has hidden.”

44. Zeru — This name means “sky” in Basque.

45. Zeta — “Zeta” is the sixth letter of the Greek alphabet.

46. Zeth — Hebrew for “appointed.”

47. Zeze — A Portuguese name meaning “He shall add.”

48. Zhen — In Chinese, this name means “a treasure.”

49. Zheng — Chinese for “upright” or “just.”

50. Zhou — This name means “surrounding” in Chinese.

51. Zico — The meaning and origin are unknown.

52. Ziga — Slovene for “victory protector.”

53. Zildjian — This name means “cymbal maker” in Armenian.

54. Zima — A Slavic name meaning “winter.”

55. Zinc — This is the name of a chemical element. The origin and meaning of the name are unknown.

56. Zircon — A gemstone name derived from Persian words meaning “gold-colored.”

57. Zitin — This name means “brightly shining star” in Hindi.

58. Ziven — This Slavic name means “vigorous” or “lively.”

59. Zoren — Slavic for “dawn.”

60. Zot — The meaning and the origin of this name are unknown.

61. Zuber — This is a German occupational name for a tub maker.

62. Zubin — A Persian name meaning “short spear.”

63. Zunair — In Urdu, this name means “moonlight.”

64. Zunich — The origin and meaning of this name are unknown.

65. Zura — Chechen for “strength.”

66. Zuzo — A Yiddish name meaning “sweet.”

67. Zya — Hebrew for “radiant.”

68. Zyhir — Arabic for “flourishing.”

69. Zyler — This English invented name means “maker of tiles.”

70. Zylo — In Greek, this name means “forest.”

71. Zyn — The meaning and origin of this name are unknown.

72. Zyrell — The meaning and origin of this name are also unknown.

9 Biblical Boy Names That Start With Z

These names appear in the Bible or come from biblical tradition.

1. Zaccai — Hebrew for “pure.”

2. Zeb — This name means “gift of Jehovah” in Hebrew.

3. Zebedee — A Hebrew name meaning “gift of God.”

4. Zebediah — Hebrew for “gift of Jehovah.”

5. Zebulon — This name means “exaltation” or “little dwelling” in Hebrew.

6. Zedekiah — In Hebrew, this name means “the Lord is just.”

7. Zephaniah — Hebrew for “God has hidden.”

8. Zimri — A Hebrew name meaning “my music, my praise.”

9. Zuriel — This name means “the Lord is my rock” in Hebrew.

10 Famous Boy Names That Start With Z

These names are connected to actors, athletes, musicians, celebrity children, or fictional characters.

1. Zac — This name means “the Lord has remembered” in Hebrew. Actor Zac Efron bears this name.

2. Zaven — There’s a Lebanese talk show host named Zaven Kouyoumdjian. It’s an Armenian name, and the meaning is unknown.

3. Zeppo — The stage name of Herbert Marx, one of the Marx Brothers. Its origin and meaning are uncertain.

4. Ziggy — This name is German for “victory.” Musician Ziggy Marley bears this name.

5. Zillion — “Zillion” is an English word meaning “an indeterminably large number.” Nick Cannon has a son named Zillion.

6. Zlatan — This Slavic name means “gold.” Zlatan Ibrahimović is a Swedish soccer player.

7. Zoltan — “Zoltan” is Hungarian for “sultan.” Zoltan Kaszas is an actor and comedian.

8. Zorro — This is the name of an iconic movie character. It’s Spanish for “fox.”

9. Zuma — “Zuma” is an Arabic name meaning “peace.” Gwen Stefani has a son named Zuma.

10. Zydn — This is the name of Odell Beckham Jr.’s son. It’s a created name with an unknown meaning and origin.

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1. Zahn — German for “tooth.”

2. Zandro — This Slavic and Greek name means “warrior.”

3. Zayne — This name means “God is gracious” in English.

4. Zeldris — This is an anime character from the series “The Seven Deadly Sins.” Its meaning and origin are unknown.

5. Zenith — This English word name means “the time at which something is the most powerful or successful.”

6. Zeno — In Greek, this name means “hospitality” or “guest.”

7. Zephyr — This name means “west wind” in Greek.

8. Zeppelin — German for “airship.”

9. Zeus — A Greek name meaning “sky father.”

10. Zohar — Hebrew for “light” or “brilliance.”

11. Zorawar — This name means “strong” or “brave” in Punjabi.

12. Zuko — In Xhosa, this name means “glory.”

13. Zyair — Kongo for “the river that swallows all rivers.”

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1. Zacari — Hebrew for “God has remembered.”

2. Zach — A Hebrew name meaning “the Lord has remembered.”

3. Zackie — This name also means “God has remembered” in Hebrew.

4. Zade — An Arabic name meaning “son of.”

5. Zahavi — Hebrew for “gold.”

6. Zan — This name means “support” or “comfort” in Chinese.

7. Zandy — Greek for “defending men.”

8. Zale — In Greek, this name means “sea strength.”

9. Zealand — This Dutch name means “sea land.”

10. Zell — This name means “wise and peaceful” in Hebrew.

11. Zia — Hebrew for “light.”

12. Zio — This name means “uncle” in Italian.

13. Ziri — In Berber, this name means “moonlight.”

14. Zola — This name means “piece of earth” in Congolese.

15. Zooey — A Greek name meaning “to live.”

12 Exotic Boy Names That Start With Z

These Z boy names come from languages and naming traditions around the world.

1. Zadok — This name means “righteous” in Hebrew.

2. Zahi — An Arabic name meaning “beautiful” or “brilliant.”

3. Zakhar — Russian for “the Lord has remembered.”

4. Zared — A Hebrew name meaning “trap.”

5. Zasha — In Russian, this name means “defender of the people.”

6. Zeferino — Portuguese for “west wind.”

7. Zelek — This is a Hebrew name, but its meaning is unknown.

8. Zenon — Greek for “gift of Zeus.”

9. Zesiro — Luganda for “older of twins.”

10. Ziyad — An Arabic name meaning “increase” or “growth.”

11. Zubair — Arabic for “strong” and “intelligent.”

12. Zuberi — This name means “strong” in Swahili.

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1. Zaal — An Arabic name meaning “light.”

2. Zabuza — Japanese for “never cut twice.”

3. Zacchaeus — Hebrew for “the Lord has remembered.”

4. Zadig — An Armenian name meaning “Easter.”

5. Zadornin — This name means “Saturn” in Basque.

6. Zaelyn — The meaning and origin of this name are unknown.

7. Zagreus — Greek for “great hunter.”

8. Zaie — The origin and meaning of this name are unknown.

9. Zaigham — An Arabic name meaning “lion.”

10. Zainuddin — Urdu for “ornament of religion.”

11. Zakariya — The Arabic form of Zechariah, meaning “God remembers.”

12. Zakawat — This name means “intelligent” in Arabic.

13. Zaki — An Arabic masculine name meaning “pure,” “virtuous,” or “intelligent.”

14. Zalman — Hebrew for “peace.”

15. Zamani — The origin of this name is Arabic, but its meaning is unknown.

16. Zamarion — The meaning and origin are unknown.

17. Zamiel — A German name meaning “told by God.”

18. Zanic — The origin and meaning of “Zanic” are unknown.

19. Zanoah — Hebrew for “forgetfulness.”

20. Zarain — This name means “golden” in Arabic.

21. Zarar — Urdu for “clever.”

22. Zarathustra — An Iranian name meaning “one who can manage camels.”

23. Zaroon — Arabic for “visitor.”

24. Zartash — This Persian name means “gold carver.”

25. Zauraiz — An Arabic name meaning “spreader of light.”

26. Zawadi — Swahili for “gift.”

27. Zawisza — This Slavic name means “jealousy.”

28. Zayvion — The origin and meaning of this name are unknown.

29. Zazil — Mayan for “clarity.”

30. Zbigniew — A Polish name meaning “to dispel anger.”

31. Zbyhnev — This Slavic name also means “to dispel anger.”

32. Zdenko — Croatian for “glory.”

33. Zechariah — A Hebrew name meaning “the Lord remembers.”

34. Zeddicus — A Greek name whose meaning is unknown.

35. Zeljko — A Slavic name meaning “desire.”

36. Zelophehad — Hebrew for “firstborn” or “shadow from terror.”

37. Zeffirelli — This is an Italian name, but its meaning is unknown.

38. Zelig — Yiddish for “blessed” or “happy.”

39. Zelmo — The meaning and origin are unknown.

40. Zenfe — The meaning and origin of this name are also unknown.

41. Zente — A Hungarian name meaning “saint” or “holy.”

42. Zepar — This is the name of a fallen angel. It’s a Hebrew name, but its meaning is unknown.

43. Zephyrin — French for “west wind.”

44. Zetsu — In Japanese, this name means “tongue.”

45. Zevelun — This name means “exaltation or little dwelling” in Hebrew.

46. Zgard — An Arabic name meaning “without fear.”

47. Zhi — Chinese for “purpose” or “wisdom.”

48. Zhihao — Chinese for “purpose” and “brave.”

49. Zhivago — This name means “life” in Russian.

50. Zhores — This name is Russian, but its meaning is unknown.

51. Zhubin — A Persian name meaning “short spear.”

52. Zhyrgal — In Kyrgyz, this name means “happiness.”

53. Ziad — This Arabic name means “abundance.”

54. Zidane — An Arabic name meaning “growth and progress.”

55. Ziemowit — Polish for “head of the family.”

56. Zigmund — German for “victorious protector.”

57. Zikomo — A Chichewa word meaning “thank you.”

58. Zimran — Hebrew for “song.”

59. Zina — In Greek, this name means “hospitable.”

60. Zindel — A Yiddish name meaning “defender of men.”

61. Zindelo — This Romani name means “son/sonny.”

62. Zinoviy — Greek for “life of Zeus.”

63. Ziom — The meaning and origin of this name are unknown.

64. Zipactonal — Nahuatl for “harmonic light.”

65. Ziska — This name means “from France” or “free man” in English.

66. Zitkaduta — This name means “red bird” in Winnebago.

67. Ziusudra — This Sumerian name means “life of long days.”

68. Zivko — A Slavic name meaning “vigorous” or “lively.”

69. Zixin — Chinese for “self-confidence.”

70. Zoel — In Greek, this name means “alive.”

71. Zoilo — Spanish for “life.”

72. Zolgai — The meaning and origin are unknown.

73. Zondal — Yiddish for “little son.”

74. Zophar — This name means “to leap” in Hebrew.

75. Zopyros — A Greek name meaning “glowing.”

76. Zoraver — In Punjabi, this name means “strong” or “brave.”

77. Zoticus — Greek for “full of life.”

78. Zsiga — A Hungarian name meaning “victory protection.”

79. Zsolt — This name means “sultan” in Hungarian.

80. Zuan — Italian for “God is gracious.”

81. Zubayr — An Arabic name meaning “strong” or “brave.”

82. Zuei — The origin and meaning of “Zuei” are unknown.

83. Zuhaib — Arabic for “the light of knowledge.”

84. Zuhal — This name means “Saturn” in Turkish.

85. Zulay — A Turkish name meaning “possessing the moon.”

86. Zulfiqar — This name means “cleaver of the spine” in Urdu.

87. Zulkifl — An Arabic name meaning “prophet of Allah.”

88. Zuzen — Basque for “justice.”

89. Zvi — This name means “deer” in Hebrew.

90. Zvonimir — A Slavic name meaning “the sound of peace.”

91. Zwehb — The meaning and origin of “Zwehb” are unknown.

92. Zyare — The meaning and origin of this name are also unknown.

93. Zygfryd — German for “victorious peace.”

94. Zygmunt — In German, this name means “victorious protection.”

95. Zygus — This name means “yoke” or “balance beam” in Greek.

96. Zyir — The origin and meaning are unknown.

97. Zylan — Greek for “forest dweller.”

98. Zyrie — The origin and meaning of this name are unknown.

99. Zyron — This name also has an unknown meaning and origin.

100. Zyrus — Filipino for “sun.”

With so many Z boy names to consider, narrowing down your favorites may take a little time. Keep your shortlist nearby for a few days and notice which names continue to stand out.

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