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Zed vs Laiden

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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Laiden

Boy #5,895 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"variant of Aidan, meaning little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,895
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Zed Rank #6,081
Laiden Rank #5,895

Laiden is more popular, ranked #5895 vs #6081 for Zed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zed or Laiden more popular?

Laiden is more popular, ranked #5895 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Zed and Laiden mean?

Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin). Laiden means "variant of Aidan, meaning little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Zed and Laiden boy or girl names?

Zed is primarily a boy name. Laiden is primarily a boy name.

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