Puerto Rican Boy names beginning with Z

  1. Zabdiel
    • Origin:

      Biblical, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
    • Description:

      An obscure Biblical choice that is gradually growing more popular in the US, Zabdiel could fit in well with other trending choices such as Adriel, Gabriel, Aziel, Uriel, and Castiel.
  2. Zachary
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "the Lord has remembered"
    • Description:

      Zachary, a Top 20 name throughout the 90s, is now sliding down the rankings though it remains in the Top 200. With its ancient roots and modern feel, it's easy to understand why Zachary has been such a longtime winner.
  3. Zadkiel
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "god is my righteousness"
    • Description:

      The sharp and unusual name of an archangel associated with mercy in Jewish and Christian tradition, sometimes cited as the angel who stops Abraham from sacrificing Isaac. Its crisp sound makes it an interesting alternative to the likes of Ezekiel and Azriel.
  4. Zael
    • Zahid
      • Zahir
        • Origin:

          Arabic
        • Meaning:

          "helper, supporter"
        • Description:

          A popular name in the Middle East and one of the most evocative choices of its genre. One of the 99 names of Allah. The feminine form is Zahira.
      • Zaid
        • Origin:

          Arabic
        • Meaning:

          "to increase"
        • Description:

          This variant of the Arabic Zayd actually ranks higher than the original in the US. In the contemporary American culture, however, this name could be viewed as an alternative to recently invented name Zade.
      • Zair
        • Origin:

          Biblical place-name
        • Description:

          In the Bible, Joram and "all his chariots" pass over Zair.
      • Zion
        • Origin:

          Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "highest point"
        • Description:

          Zion has taken off in recent years, especially after singer Lauryn Hill used it for her son in 1997 and incorporated the name into a hit song. It combines a user-friendly Ryan-Brian sound with the gravitas of religious significance. The Hebrew pronunciation is 'tzeeyon'.
      • Zuriel
        • Origin:

          Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "God is my rock"
        • Description:

          Biblical name from the Old Testament.
      • Zyan
        • Zadquiel
          • Zariel