Zed vs Kemp

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 #5,951 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tournament fighter, gladiator"

Origin: Old English

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Zed Rank #6,081

Kemp Rank #5,951

Kemp is more popular, ranked #5951 vs #6081 for Zed.

Is Zed or Kemp more popular?

Kemp is more popular, ranked #5951 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Zed and Kemp mean?

Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin). Kemp means "tournament fighter, gladiator" (Old English origin).

Are Zed and Kemp boy or girl names?

Zed is primarily a boy name. Kemp is primarily a boy name.