What does Bijan mean?
Bijan is a romantic hero of the Shahnameh.
What does Reza mean?
Reza means “contentment” or “satisfaction” in Persian.
Bijan vs Reza
Which is more popular?
Reza is more popular than Bijan today: about 50 US babies were given the name Reza in 2025, compared with 8 named Bijan.
| Bijan | Reza | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Hero of legend | Contentment |
| Origin | Persian | Persian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | bee-ZHAHN | reh-ZAH |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1968 | 1966 |
| Peak year | 1991 (65) | 2025 (50) |
| In 2025 | 8 | 50 |
| Trend | Declining | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Bijan
Reza
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Bijan | Reza |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 30 | 252 |
| 2010s | 55 | 254 |
| 2000s | 175 | 172 |
| 1990s | 453 | 156 |
| 1980s | 258 | 215 |
| 1970s | 21 | 150 |
| 1960s | 6 | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bijan or Reza more popular?
Reza is more popular than Bijan today: about 50 US babies were given the name Reza in 2025, compared with 8 named Bijan.
What is the difference between Bijan and Reza?
Bijan means Hero of legend (Persian origin), while Reza means Contentment (Persian origin).
Which name is older, Bijan or Reza?
In US records, Bijan first appears in 1968 and Reza in 1966, so Reza has the longer recorded history.