Carlyle vs Zed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlyle

Boy #5,906 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the fortified city"

Origin: Old Welsh via English

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Boy #6,081 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the Lord is righteous"

Origin: Hebrew (via Zedekiah)

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Carlyle Rank #5,906

Zed Rank #6,081

Carlyle is more popular, ranked #5906 vs #6081 for Zed.

Is Carlyle or Zed more popular?

Carlyle is more popular, ranked #5906 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Carlyle and Zed mean?

Carlyle means "from the fortified city" (Old Welsh via English origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Carlyle and Zed boy or girl names?

Carlyle is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.