Kay vs Zed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kay

Boy #6,417 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice; pure"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #6,081 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the Lord is righteous"

Origin: Hebrew (via Zedekiah)

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Kay Rank #6,417

Zed Rank #6,081

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 vs #6417 for Kay.

Is Kay or Zed more popular?

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 compared to Kay at #6417 in the United States.

What do Kay and Zed mean?

Kay means "rejoice; pure" (Latin origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Kay and Zed boy or girl names?

Kay is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.