Zed vs Jess

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 #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

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Zed Rank #6,081

Jess Rank #4,646

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 vs #6081 for Zed.

Is Zed or Jess more popular?

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Zed and Jess mean?

Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin). Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zed and Jess boy or girl names?

Zed is primarily a boy name. Jess is primarily a boy name.