Zed vs Kaelem

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 #6,006 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Zed Rank #6,081

Kaelem Rank #6,006

Kaelem is more popular, ranked #6006 vs #6081 for Zed.

Is Zed or Kaelem more popular?

Kaelem is more popular, ranked #6006 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Zed and Kaelem mean?

Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin). Kaelem means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Zed and Kaelem boy or girl names?

Zed is primarily a boy name. Kaelem is primarily a boy name.