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Garrick vs Zed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garrick

Boy #6,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear ruler, spear power"

Origin: Old English/Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,272
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Garrick Rank #6,272
Zed Rank #6,081

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 vs #6272 for Garrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garrick or Zed more popular?

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 compared to Garrick at #6272 in the United States.

What do Garrick and Zed mean?

Garrick means "spear ruler, spear power" (Old English/Germanic origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Garrick and Zed boy or girl names?

Garrick is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.

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