Alaster vs Zed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaster

Boy #5,903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men, protector of mankind"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,903
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

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Zed

Boy #6,081 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the Lord is righteous"

Origin: Hebrew (via Zedekiah)

Cultural Roots

English British Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,081
Total SSA Count: 15
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alaster Rank #5,903

Zed Rank #6,081

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #6081 for Zed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaster or Zed more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Alaster and Zed mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Alaster and Zed boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.

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