Zed vs Anthem

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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Anthem

Boy #6,172 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"a rousing song of praise or national identity"

Origin: Old English via Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,172
Total SSA Count: 15
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Zed Rank #6,081

Anthem Rank #6,172

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 vs #6172 for Anthem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zed or Anthem more popular?

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 compared to Anthem at #6172 in the United States.

What do Zed and Anthem mean?

Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin). Anthem means "a rousing song of praise or national identity" (Old English via Greek origin).

Are Zed and Anthem boy or girl names?

Zed is primarily a boy name. Anthem is primarily a boy name.

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