What does Kaveh mean?
Kaveh is the blacksmith who leads a revolt against tyranny in the Shahnameh.
What does Reza mean?
Reza means “contentment” or “satisfaction” in Persian.
Kaveh vs Reza
Which is more popular?
Reza is more popular than Kaveh today: about 50 US babies were given the name Reza in 2025, compared with 13 named Kaveh.
| Kaveh | Reza | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Royal; the heroic blacksmith | Contentment |
| Origin | Persian | Persian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | KAH-veh | reh-ZAH |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1973 | 1966 |
| Peak year | 1983 (18) | 2025 (50) |
| In 2025 | 13 | 50 |
| Trend | Rising | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Kaveh
Reza
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Kaveh | Reza |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 58 | 252 |
| 2010s | 87 | 254 |
| 2000s | 75 | 172 |
| 1990s | 60 | 156 |
| 1980s | 99 | 215 |
| 1970s | 42 | 150 |
| 1960s | 0 | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaveh or Reza more popular?
Reza is more popular than Kaveh today: about 50 US babies were given the name Reza in 2025, compared with 13 named Kaveh.
What is the difference between Kaveh and Reza?
Kaveh means Royal; the heroic blacksmith (Persian origin), while Reza means Contentment (Persian origin).
Which name is older, Kaveh or Reza?
In US records, Kaveh first appears in 1973 and Reza in 1966, so Reza has the longer recorded history.