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Iden vs Zed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iden

Boy #5,922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pasture in a marsh"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,922
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Iden Rank #5,922
Zed Rank #6,081

Iden is more popular, ranked #5922 vs #6081 for Zed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iden or Zed more popular?

Iden is more popular, ranked #5922 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Iden and Zed mean?

Iden means "pasture in a marsh" (Old English origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Iden and Zed boy or girl names?

Iden is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.

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