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Leven vs Zed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leven

Boy #5,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elm (river or settlement by elm trees)"

Origin: Brittonic/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,885
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

Leven Rank #5,885
Zed Rank #6,081

Leven is more popular, ranked #5885 vs #6081 for Zed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leven or Zed more popular?

Leven is more popular, ranked #5885 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Leven and Zed mean?

Leven means "elm (river or settlement by elm trees)" (Brittonic/Gaelic origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Leven and Zed boy or girl names?

Leven is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.

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