Shad vs Zed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shad

Boy #5,928 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoicing in the way"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #6,081 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the Lord is righteous"

Origin: Hebrew (via Zedekiah)

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Shad Rank #5,928

Zed Rank #6,081

Shad is more popular, ranked #5928 vs #6081 for Zed.

Is Shad or Zed more popular?

Shad is more popular, ranked #5928 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Shad and Zed mean?

Shad means "rejoicing in the way" (Hebrew origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Shad and Zed boy or girl names?

Shad is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.