Bijan

Bijan is a boy's name of Persian origin meaning “Hero.” In 2024 it was given to 10 boys in the United States.

Bijan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
“Hero”

About the name Bijan

Bijan belongs to the Persian tradition. Its meaning — “Hero” — is the sense carried by its Persian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Bijan first appears in Social Security records in 1968. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1411 in 1991, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 990 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Bijan in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Best US rank
#1411 in 1991
Peak year
1991
Babies named Bijan in 2024
10
Total since 1880
990

Bijan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2859 in 1997
Babies named Bijan in 2011
3
Total since 1996
9

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bijan mean?

Bijan means “Hero” in its Persian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Bijan a boy or girl name?

Bijan is a boy name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Bijan?

Bijan comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Bijan?

Bijan first appears in US records in 1968. Its best-ever ranking was #1411 in 1991, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

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