Zed vs Nix

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 #6,268 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water sprite, water spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Zed Rank #6,081

Nix Rank #6,268

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 vs #6268 for Nix.

Is Zed or Nix more popular?

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 compared to Nix at #6268 in the United States.

What do Zed and Nix mean?

Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin). Nix means "water sprite, water spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Zed and Nix boy or girl names?

Zed is primarily a boy name. Nix is primarily a boy name.