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Zeno
BoyGreek· “of Zeus”
- Meaning
- of Zeus
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- ZEE-noh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,537
- US babies 2025
- 53
- Best rank
- #686 (1902)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Zeno
Zeno is a Greek name that means “of Zeus”.
Zeno comes from the Greek Zenon, a name derived from Zeus, the chief god of the Greek pantheon. It was borne by Zeno of Elea, known for his paradoxes of motion, and Zeno of Citium, who founded the Stoic school of philosophy in Athens. Saint Zeno was a bishop of Verona in the fourth century and is the patron saint of that city. It is said ZEE-noh. Zeno is also the root of Zenobia, a related feminine name. It pairs naturally with names like Theo and Nico, and its short form needs no further nickname.
Popularity over time
Zeno first appears in US Social Security records in 1883. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 5 different years, starting in 1883. Its best national rank was #686 in 1902, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 58 were named Zeno. In 2025, 53 babies were named Zeno, and it ranked #2,537 nationally. That is 121% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,591 in 1920, #3,680 in 1950, #6,244 in 1980, #10,342 in 2000, #7,082 in 2010, and #2,537 in 2025. Of the 1,491 US boys named Zeno since records began, 18% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 222 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Elder, Teodoro, Marwan, Yan, and Larson.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Zeno ranked highest in California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #1997 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Zeno is usually pronounced ZEE-noh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with Z and ends in “-no”.
Middle names for Zeno
A few middle names that flow with Zeno: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Zeno
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zeno mean?
Zeno is a Greek name that means “of Zeus”.
What is the origin of the name Zeno?
Zeno has Greek roots. Zeno comes from the Greek Zenon, a name derived from Zeus, the chief god of the Greek pantheon.
Is Zeno a popular name?
Not especially. Zeno ranked #2,537 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Zeno a boy or girl name?
Zeno is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Zeno?
Zeno is usually pronounced ZEE-noh. 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