boy's name
Behzad
beh-ZAHD (Persian)
- Origin Persian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 51
Behzad is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Behzad is a name of Persian origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2010, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 175,654 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2010.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Behzad Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2010s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Behzad?
In 2025, Behzad was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Behzad Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Behzad
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Behzad Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Behzad over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Behzad
- Persian beh-ZAHD
Sibling Names for Behzad
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Behzad — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Behzad
How popular is the name Behzad?
In 2025, Behzad was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Behzad a girl's or a boy's name?
Behzad is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Behzad?
Behzad has 2 syllables.
When was Behzad most popular?
Behzad peaked in 2010, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Behzad a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Behzad currently ranks #6,360 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.