Splendid birth or high-born
Derived from the Persian elements 'far', meaning splendor or glory, and 'zad', meaning birth. It is a traditional name in Iran and Tajikistan, often signifying a child born into a noble or auspicious lineage.
Less common today
Farzad isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,287 in 2024.
Professional poker player and three-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner
Iranian pop singer and actor
Iranian composer and singer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
