Kemp vs Zed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kemp

Boy #5,951 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tournament fighter, gladiator"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #6,081 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the Lord is righteous"

Origin: Hebrew (via Zedekiah)

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Kemp Rank #5,951

Zed Rank #6,081

Kemp is more popular, ranked #5951 vs #6081 for Zed.

Is Kemp or Zed more popular?

Kemp is more popular, ranked #5951 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Kemp and Zed mean?

Kemp means "tournament fighter, gladiator" (Old English origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Kemp and Zed boy or girl names?

Kemp is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.