Jess vs Zed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jess

Boy #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #6,081 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the Lord is righteous"

Origin: Hebrew (via Zedekiah)

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Jess Rank #4,646

Zed Rank #6,081

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 vs #6081 for Zed.

Is Jess or Zed more popular?

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Jess and Zed mean?

Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Jess and Zed boy or girl names?

Jess is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.