Zed vs Fred

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 #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Zed Rank #6,081

Fred Rank #1,686

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #6081 for Zed.

Is Zed or Fred more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Zed and Fred mean?

Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Zed and Fred boy or girl names?

Zed is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.