Fred vs Zed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #6,081 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the Lord is righteous"

Origin: Hebrew (via Zedekiah)

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Fred Rank #1,686

Zed Rank #6,081

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #6081 for Zed.

Is Fred or Zed more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Fred and Zed mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Fred and Zed boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.