To increase, grow, or excel
Derived from the Arabic root 'zada', meaning to increase or grow. It historically signifies abundance and progress, often given with the hope that the child will surpass others in virtue or success. It was a name borne by several early figures in Islamic history.
Less common today
Yazeed isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,067 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The second Caliph of the Umayyad Caliphate
Former professional footballer and captain of the Algeria national team
Saudi rally driver and businessman
