Choosing a name for your baby based on the letter it starts with is a very common practice. Some families choose names for all their children that start with the letter Z. Others will honor a parent or grandparent whose name begins with this letter by selecting one for their little one. Of course, many people just love the strong sound that this letter offers and think that it would be a perfect choice for their newborn.
If you are expecting a baby boy, the name Zachary is an excellent option. This name comes from the Hebrew language, but it has been used by various cultures throughout most of history. The name means, “the Lord has remembered.”
Another name that is growing in popularity in recent years is Zain. This name comes from the Hindi culture, though today it is used by people throughout English speaking countries as well. Zain means, “Godly light.” Of course, the name Zack is always a popular option for those who want a name starting with the letter Z.
We have compiled a list of boy names that start with the letter Z, pulling options from around the world so you can select the one that is perfect for your little one. Take some time to read through this comprehensive list and see which one fits.
Zaavan
Meaning: Trembling
Origin: Biblical
Zabad
Meaning: Dowry, endowed
Origin: Biblical
Zabbai
Meaning: Flowing
Origin: Biblical
Zabdi
Meaning: Dowry, endowed
Origin: Biblical
Zacchaeus
Meaning: Clean, pure
Origin: Hebrew
Zaccur
Meaning: Of the male kind; mindful
Origin: Biblical
Zachary
Meaning: The Lord has remembered
Origin: Hebrew
Zack
Meaning: Laughter; the Lord recalled
Origin: Hebrew
Zadok
Meaning: Just, justified, righteous
Origin: Biblical
Zadornin
Meaning: Saturn
Origin: Basque
Zafar
Meaning: Victory. Triumph
Origin: Muslim
Zaham
Meaning: Crime, filthiness, impurity
Origin: Biblical
Zahid
Meaning: Altruistic
Origin: Arabic
Zahur
Meaning: Flower
Origin: Egyptian
Zaid
Meaning: He shall add
Origin: Egyptian
Za’ir
Meaning: Visitor. Guest
Origin: Muslim
Zain
Meaning: Godly light
Origin: English
Zaki
Meaning: Pure. Pious
Origin: Muslim
Zalaph
Meaning: Shadow, ringing, shaking
Origin: Muslim
Zale
Meaning: Power of the sea
Origin: Greek
Zalmon
Meaning: His shade; his image
Origin: Biblical
Zaman
Meaning: Time. Age. Destiny
Origin: Muslim
Zander
Meaning: Abbreviation of Alexander
Origin: English
Zarek
Meaning: God protects
Origin: Slavic
Zayit
Meaning: Olive
Origin: Hebrew
Zebadiah
Meaning: Gift from God
Origin: Hebrew
Zebul
Meaning: A habitation
Origin: Biblical
Zelig
Meaning: Blessed, holy
Origin: Yiddish
Zeus
Meaning: Living
Origin: Greek
Zigmund
Meaning: Victory protector
Origin: German
Zim
Meaning: My Song
Origin: Hebrew
Zindel
Meaning: Defender of man
Origin: Yiddish
Zion
Meaning: Highest point
Origin: Hebrew
Zivon
Meaning: Radiance, brilliance, or light of God
Origin: Hebrew
Zlatan
Meaning: A golden haired man
Origin: Croatian
Zoilo
Meaning: Life
Origin: Spanish
Zoltan
Meaning: Life
Origin: Hungarian
Zoran
Meaning: Sultan or king
Origin: Kurdish
Zosar
Meaning: Egyptian – King; Name of a Pharaoh
Origin: Egyptian
Zuan
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Norman
Zuriel
Meaning: The Lord my rock
Origin: Hebrew
Zviad
Meaning: He who is proud or arrogant
Origin: Georgian
Zvonimir
Meaning: The sound of peace
Origin: Croatian
