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Mazen
BoyArabic· “rain clouds”
- Meaning
- rain clouds
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- MAH-zen
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,556
- US babies 2025
- 52
- Best rank
- #2,224 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Mazen
Mazen is an Arabic name that means “rain clouds”.
Mazen is an Arabic name meaning rain clouds, from muzn, clouds heavy with rain. In the Arabic poetic tradition rain clouds suggest blessing and generosity, which gives the name a positive meaning. It is used across the Arab world and among Arabic-speaking families elsewhere. The name is said MAH-zen, with the stress on the first syllable. It is short and strong, and it fits easily into English. Mazin is a common alternative spelling, and some families shorten it to Maz.
Popularity over time
Mazen first appears in US Social Security records in 1971. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,224 in 2024, the same year it reached its highest count of 65 babies. In 2025, 52 babies were named Mazen, and it ranked #2,556 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #3,545 in 1980, #3,600 in 2000, #3,158 in 2010, and #2,556 in 2025. Of the 1,439 US boys named Mazen since records began, 33% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 337 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Salim, Efraim, Jin, Cristhian, and Wayland.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Mazen ranked highest in Illinois, California, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | #1234 | 6 |
| California | #2128 | 7 |
| Texas | #2466 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Mazen is usually pronounced MAH-zen, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with M and ends in “-en”.
Middle names for Mazen
A few middle names that flow with Mazen: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Mazen
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mazen mean?
Mazen is an Arabic name that means “rain clouds”.
What is the origin of the name Mazen?
Mazen has Arabic roots. Mazen is an Arabic name meaning rain clouds, from muzn, clouds heavy with rain.
Is Mazen a popular name?
Not especially. Mazen ranked #2,556 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Mazen a boy or girl name?
Mazen is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Mazen?
Mazen is usually pronounced MAH-zen. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings