Zed vs Balian

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 #6,093 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of Ibelin (place name origin)"

Origin: Medieval French

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Zed Rank #6,081

Balian Rank #6,093

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 vs #6093 for Balian.

Is Zed or Balian more popular?

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 compared to Balian at #6093 in the United States.

What do Zed and Balian mean?

Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin). Balian means "of Ibelin (place name origin)" (Medieval French origin).

Are Zed and Balian boy or girl names?

Zed is primarily a boy name. Balian is primarily a boy name.