Zed vs Briston

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 #5,929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement by the bridge"

Origin: Old English

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Zed Rank #6,081

Briston Rank #5,929

Briston is more popular, ranked #5929 vs #6081 for Zed.

Is Zed or Briston more popular?

Briston is more popular, ranked #5929 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Zed and Briston mean?

Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin). Briston means "settlement by the bridge" (Old English origin).

Are Zed and Briston boy or girl names?

Zed is primarily a boy name. Briston is primarily a boy name.