Zed vs Roark

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 #5,920 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"distinguished ruler"

Origin: Old Irish

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Zed Rank #6,081

Roark Rank #5,920

Roark is more popular, ranked #5920 vs #6081 for Zed.

Is Zed or Roark more popular?

Roark is more popular, ranked #5920 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Zed and Roark mean?

Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin). Roark means "distinguished ruler" (Old Irish origin).

Are Zed and Roark boy or girl names?

Zed is primarily a boy name. Roark is primarily a boy name.