Zed vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Zed Rank #6,081

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #6081 for Zed.

Is Zed or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Zed and Gideon mean?

Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zed and Gideon boy or girl names?

Zed is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.