What does Bijan mean?
Bijan is a romantic hero of the Shahnameh.
What does Kamran mean?
Kamran means “successful” or “prosperous” in Persian.
Bijan vs Kamran
Which is more popular?
Kamran is more popular than Bijan today: about 50 US babies were given the name Kamran in 2025, compared with 8 named Bijan.
| Bijan | Kamran | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Hero of legend | Successful, prosperous |
| Origin | Persian | Persian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | bee-ZHAHN | kahm-RAHN |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1968 | 1965 |
| Peak year | 1991 (65) | 2007 (94) |
| In 2025 | 8 | 50 |
| Trend | Declining | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Bijan
Kamran
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Bijan | Kamran |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 30 | 342 |
| 2010s | 55 | 693 |
| 2000s | 175 | 683 |
| 1990s | 453 | 372 |
| 1980s | 258 | 211 |
| 1970s | 21 | 91 |
| 1960s | 6 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bijan or Kamran more popular?
Kamran is more popular than Bijan today: about 50 US babies were given the name Kamran in 2025, compared with 8 named Bijan.
What is the difference between Bijan and Kamran?
Bijan means Hero of legend (Persian origin), while Kamran means Successful, prosperous (Persian origin).
Which name is older, Bijan or Kamran?
In US records, Bijan first appears in 1968 and Kamran in 1965, so Kamran has the longer recorded history.