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Zed vs Judd

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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Judd

Boy #1,411 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"praised (from Judah/Yehuda)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,411
Total SSA Count
132
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Zed Rank #6,081
Judd Rank #1,411

Judd is more popular, ranked #1411 vs #6081 for Zed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zed or Judd more popular?

Judd is more popular, ranked #1411 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Zed and Judd mean?

Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin). Judd means "praised (from Judah/Yehuda)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zed and Judd boy or girl names?

Zed is primarily a boy name. Judd is primarily a boy name.

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