Syed Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Syed' originates from Arabic, meaning 'master' or 'lord'. It has evolved from the term 'sayyid' and is commonly used to denote respect for descendants of the Prophet Muhammad. The name carries traits of honor and prestige, particularly in Muslim cultures. There is no biblical relevance associated with it.
The name Syed is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Syed has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Syed' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2222nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1085th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1089th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1327th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 25632nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Syed' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Syed"
Pronunciation
/saɪˈɛd/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name 'Syed' is derived from the Arabic word 'sayyid', which means 'master' or 'lord'. It is often used as a title of respect for descendants of the Prophet Muhammad.
Meaning
master, lord
Language Evolution
Sayyid, Sayed, Sayyed
Historical Usage
The name 'Syed' gained popularity in the Islamic world as a title of honor for those claiming descent from the Prophet Muhammad, especially during the medieval period.
Variants & Derivatives
Sayed, Sayyed, Seyed
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, 'Syed' is commonly used in various regions with significant Muslim populations and is perceived as a name of prestige and respect.
Famous People
Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Syed Ameer Ali, Syed Bukhari
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Syed"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Syed"
"Syed" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2222nd of 10718 | 291 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1085th of 16616 | 1,428 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1089th of 24088 | 2,472 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1327th of 23106 | 1,673 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 25632nd of 27321 | 6 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Syed" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
34.66% 1018th/2937 |
40.14% 1398th/3483 |
53.98% 1899th/3518 |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
25.29% 932nd/3685 |
15.13% 677th/4475 |
22.70% 1179th/5194 |
19.03% 1202nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
20.71% 949th/4582 |
12.45% 643rd/5164 |
15.41% 1127th/7313 |
20.21% 1508th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
30.25% 1205th/3984 |
16.49% 740th/4487 |
18.43% 1257th/6822 |
28.51% 1789th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Syed" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Syed"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Syed" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.