Zed vs Rowland

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 #6,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous throughout the land"

Origin: Old High German Hrodland

English German Welsh American

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Zed Rank #6,081

Rowland Rank #6,031

Rowland is more popular, ranked #6031 vs #6081 for Zed.

Is Zed or Rowland more popular?

Rowland is more popular, ranked #6031 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Zed and Rowland mean?

Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin). Rowland means "famous throughout the land" (Old High German Hrodland origin).

Are Zed and Rowland boy or girl names?

Zed is primarily a boy name. Rowland is primarily a boy name.