Zed vs Chael

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 #5,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Zed Rank #6,081

Chael Rank #5,910

Chael is more popular, ranked #5910 vs #6081 for Zed.

Is Zed or Chael more popular?

Chael is more popular, ranked #5910 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Zed and Chael mean?

Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin). Chael means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zed and Chael boy or girl names?

Zed is primarily a boy name. Chael is primarily a boy name.