Zed vs Ashby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zed

Boy #6,081 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the Lord is righteous"

Origin: Hebrew (via Zedekiah)

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Boy #5,889 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Anglo-Saxon

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Zed Rank #6,081

Ashby Rank #5,889

Ashby is more popular, ranked #5889 vs #6081 for Zed.

Is Zed or Ashby more popular?

Ashby is more popular, ranked #5889 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Zed and Ashby mean?

Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin). Ashby means "ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees" (Old Norse origin).

Are Zed and Ashby boy or girl names?

Zed is primarily a boy name. Ashby is primarily a boy name.