Nix vs Zed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nix

Boy #6,268 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water sprite, water spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #6,081 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the Lord is righteous"

Origin: Hebrew (via Zedekiah)

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Nix Rank #6,268

Zed Rank #6,081

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 vs #6268 for Nix.

Is Nix or Zed more popular?

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 compared to Nix at #6268 in the United States.

What do Nix and Zed mean?

Nix means "water sprite, water spirit" (Germanic origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Nix and Zed boy or girl names?

Nix is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.