Zed
Meaningjustice of God · English form of Zedekiah
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #857 in 1894
8 babies were named Zed in the US in 2025. It has climbed 644 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1882–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Zed, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zed would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZed first shows up in US birth records in 1882, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 143 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1894, when it ranked #857. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendZed has climbed 644 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningZed is an English form of Zedekiah, which means “justice of God”. Our records link it to English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Zed
Zed is a boy name of English and Hebrew origin meaning “justice of God”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with Z and ending in “-zed”. US birth records list Zed for boys from 1882 to 2025, in 59 of those 144 years. Its best year was 1894, when it ranked #857 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 12 | 85,745 boys |
| 1890s | 10 | 98,717 boys |
| 1910s | 2.6 | 378,788 boys |
| 1920s | 2.2 | 456,621 boys |
| 1930s | 1.8 | 552,486 boys |
| 1940s | 1.0 | 1,020,408 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1970s | 1.4 | 704,225 boys |
| 1980s | 3.3 | 301,205 boys |
| 1990s | 2.0 | 492,611 boys |
| 2000s | 2.6 | 384,615 boys |
| 2010s | 5.3 | 186,916 boys |
| 2020s | 6.3 | 159,574 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Zed
What does the name Zed mean?
Zed means “justice of God” in English, as a form of Zedekiah.
What is the origin of the name Zed?
Zed has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Zed a boy or girl name?
Zed is a boy name.
How popular is the name Zed?
Zed ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1894 (#857).