Zed vs Shad

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 #5,928 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoicing in the way"

Origin: Hebrew

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Zed Rank #6,081

Shad Rank #5,928

Shad is more popular, ranked #5928 vs #6081 for Zed.

Is Zed or Shad more popular?

Shad is more popular, ranked #5928 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Zed and Shad mean?

Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin). Shad means "rejoicing in the way" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zed and Shad boy or girl names?

Zed is primarily a boy name. Shad is primarily a boy name.