Anthem vs Zed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthem

Boy #6,172 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"a rousing song of praise or national identity"

Origin: Old English via Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,172
Total SSA Count: 15
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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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

Anthem Rank #6,172

Zed Rank #6,081

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 vs #6172 for Anthem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthem or Zed more popular?

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 compared to Anthem at #6172 in the United States.

What do Anthem and Zed mean?

Anthem means "a rousing song of praise or national identity" (Old English via Greek origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Anthem and Zed boy or girl names?

Anthem is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.

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