Zeno
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Meditation, contemplation, peaceful
Origin: Japanese/Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #2537 in 2025 with 53 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Zen. Shares the meaning 'Meditation, contemplation, peaceful.'
Similar names: zenon, zenora, zenova, zeena, zen, zenn, zenna, zeo
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Zeno? About 1 in 62,802 babies born in 2025 were named Zeno, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Zeno
What does the name Zeno mean?
Zeno means “Meditation, contemplation, peaceful” from Japanese/Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Zeno?
Zeno has Japanese/Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Meditation, contemplation, peaceful”.
How popular is Zeno?
Zeno ranked #2516 in 2025 — given to 53 babies that year.
When was Zeno most popular?
Zeno peaked in 2024 with 58 babies registered that year.
Is Zeno a boy or girl name?
Zeno is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Zenos in registered births are male.
Is the name Zeno rising or falling in popularity?
Zeno has risen 926 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3442 in 2020 to #2516 in 2025.
How long has Zeno been recorded?
Zeno appears in birth records across 117 years — from 1883 through 2025.