Kimball vs Zed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kimball

Boy #6,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold warrior, warrior chief"

Origin: Old English/Welsh

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Boy #6,081 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the Lord is righteous"

Origin: Hebrew (via Zedekiah)

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Kimball Rank #6,245

Zed Rank #6,081

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 vs #6245 for Kimball.

Is Kimball or Zed more popular?

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 compared to Kimball at #6245 in the United States.

What do Kimball and Zed mean?

Kimball means "bold warrior, warrior chief" (Old English/Welsh origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Kimball and Zed boy or girl names?

Kimball is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.