45 Unique Z Names for Boys

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Looking for zestful baby boy names that start with Z? This list showcases 45 handpicked Z names for boys to help you on your search for the perfect name.

There’s something special about Z names. It’s no wonder they’re so on trend today, they command attention with their uniqueness. They’re distinctive, they’re memorable, and they’re undeniably cool.

I put together this collection of ‘Z’ boy names to with people’s diverse naming styles in mind. Whether you’re looking for truly unique Z names for boys or prefer more cute and charming names, this list has got you covered.

With over 5 years experience researching baby name trends (I’m a Ph.D. researcher in my day job), I write about baby names to help others more quickly and easily find names they love. Plus, I just love talking about name trends too and my partner can only listen to so much “name talk”.

With each name on this list you’ll also find its meaning and origin, sourced from my personal database of over 2000+ names. I’ve been putting together my database over the years from books, pop culture, forums and social security data.

I hope this list is a helpful resource on your naming journey, with personally curated ideas that stand out from other Z name lists you may find.

Now, let’s dive deep into these zestful Z names for boys!

Classic boy names that start with Z

First, let’s take a look at classic boy names that start with the letter Z. These are the Z names you’re most likely to have run into before.

You’ll find a few variations of the popular name Zachary (Zacharias is my favorite of them). I also love Zeke for a cool and approached option, which comes from the name Ezekiel.

1. Zachariah

• Meaning: God remembers
• Origin: Hebrew

2. Zacharias

• Meaning: God remembers
• Origin: Hebrew

3. Zachary

• Meaning: God remembers
• Origin: Hebrew

4. Zander

• Meaning: defender
• Origin: Greek

5. Zane

• Meaning: God’s gift
• Origin: Hebrew

6. Zechariah

• Meaning: God remembers
• Origin: Hebrew

7. Zeke

• Meaning: God’s strength
• Origin: Hebrew

Unique Z names for boys

Now let’s turn to truly rare Z names for boys. Each of the unique names in this section sit outside the top 1000 list in the U.S. per Social Security Administration name data.

From the names below, I personally love Zebadiah. It has a long history as a biblical name but still is under the radar. Plus, it has Zeb as a cool and easy nickname.

8. Zabdiel

• Meaning: gift
• Origin: Hebrew

9. Zabeer

• Meaning: radiant
• Origin: Arabic

10. Zahir

• Meaning: helper
• Origin: Arabic

11. Zaid

• Meaning: increase
• Origin: Arabic

12. Zaiden

• Meaning: increase
• Origin: American

13. Zain

• Meaning: beauty
• Origin: Arabic

14. Zaire

• Meaning: river that swallows rivers
• Origin: African – Bantu

15. Zalan

• Meaning: Zala river
• Origin: Hungarian

16. Zavier

• Meaning: new house
• Origin: Spanish

17. Zayd

• Meaning: increase
• Origin: Arabic

18. Zayden

• Meaning: increase
• Origin: Arabic

19. Zayn

• Meaning: beauty
• Origin: Arabic

20. Zayne

• Meaning: beauty
• Origin: American

21. Zebadiah

• Meaning: God’s gift
• Origin: Hebrew

22. Zed

• Meaning: just Lord
• Origin: Hebrew

23. Zen

• Meaning: meditation
• Origin: Japanese

24. Zeno

• Meaning: Gift of Zeus
• Origin: Greek

25. Zev

• Meaning: wolf
• Origin: Hebrew

26. Zion

• Meaning: highest place
• Origin: Hebrew

27. Zoran

• Meaning: dawn
• Origin: Slavic

28. Zyler

• Meaning: tile maker
• Origin: English

29. Zyrus

• Meaning: sun
• Origin: Variation of Cyrus

Cute Z boy names

Next up are cute boy names starting with Z. These names have a bit of softness and charm that makes them appealing.

Zebedee is another great rare biblical name that is actually a derivation of Zebediah, which I highlighted above. I’m surprised it isn’t more popular given it’s jovial feel and uniqueness.

30. Zahi

• Meaning: glowing
• Origin: Arabic

31. Zakai

• Meaning: pure
• Origin: Hebrew

32. Zal

• Meaning: white-haired
• Origin: Persian

33. Zann

• Meaning: defending man
• Origin: Greek

34. Zebedee

• Meaning: God’s gift
• Origin: Hebrew

35. Zvi

• Meaning: deer
• Origin: Hebrew

Unisex Z names for boys

Finally, let’s wrap up the list with some gender neutral Z names. I have a soft spot for unisex names since we used them with my own kids. They’re great for a cool factor and for future flexibility.

Ziggy is such a fun name, and it’d fit in well with other popular nicknames for boys like Ollie and Ozzie.

36. Ze

• Meaning: God increases
• Origin: Portuguese

37. Zeal

• Meaning: great energy
• Origin: English

38. Zenon

• Meaning: Gift of Zeus
• Origin: Greek

39. Zeph

• Meaning: hidden by God
• Origin: Hebrew

40. Zephaniah

• Meaning: hidden by God
• Origin: Hebrew

41. Zephyr

• Meaning: gentle breeze
• Origin: Greek

42. Zia

• Meaning: light
• Origin: Latin

43. Ziggy

• Meaning: victorious
• Origin: German

44. Ziv

• Meaning: radiance
• Origin: Hebrew

45. Ziya

• Meaning: light
• Origin: Turkish

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