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