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