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Zed vs Elis

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Elis

Boy #6,117 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scandinavian Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,117
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Zed Rank #6,081
Elis Rank #6,117

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 vs #6117 for Elis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zed or Elis more popular?

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 compared to Elis at #6117 in the United States.

What do Zed and Elis mean?

Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin). Elis means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zed and Elis boy or girl names?

Zed is primarily a boy name. Elis is primarily a boy name.

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