Rigel vs Zed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rigel

Boy #6,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foot (of Orion)"

Origin: Arabic

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Boy #6,081 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the Lord is righteous"

Origin: Hebrew (via Zedekiah)

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Rigel Rank #6,009

Zed Rank #6,081

Rigel is more popular, ranked #6009 vs #6081 for Zed.

Is Rigel or Zed more popular?

Rigel is more popular, ranked #6009 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Rigel and Zed mean?

Rigel means "foot (of Orion)" (Arabic origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Rigel and Zed boy or girl names?

Rigel is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.