Zed vs Alaster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Alaster

Boy #5,903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men, protector of mankind"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,903
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Hawthorn Bowan Codi Reyden

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Popularity Comparison

Zed Rank #6,081

Alaster Rank #5,903

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #6081 for Zed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zed or Alaster more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Zed and Alaster mean?

Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin). Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Zed and Alaster boy or girl names?

Zed is primarily a boy name. Alaster is primarily a boy name.

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