Balian vs Zed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Balian

Boy #6,093 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of Ibelin (place name origin)"

Origin: Medieval French

French English Medieval

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Boy #6,081 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the Lord is righteous"

Origin: Hebrew (via Zedekiah)

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Balian Rank #6,093

Zed Rank #6,081

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 vs #6093 for Balian.

Is Balian or Zed more popular?

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 compared to Balian at #6093 in the United States.

What do Balian and Zed mean?

Balian means "of Ibelin (place name origin)" (Medieval French origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Balian and Zed boy or girl names?

Balian is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.