Zed vs Sturgill

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

Sturgill

Boy #6,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sturgeon fisher, from the sturgeon settlement"

Origin: English topographic surname

Cultural Roots

American English Appalachian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,032
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Zed Rank #6,081
Sturgill Rank #6,032

Sturgill is more popular, ranked #6032 vs #6081 for Zed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zed or Sturgill more popular?

Sturgill is more popular, ranked #6032 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Zed and Sturgill mean?

Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin). Sturgill means "sturgeon fisher, from the sturgeon settlement" (English topographic surname origin).

Are Zed and Sturgill boy or girl names?

Zed is primarily a boy name. Sturgill is primarily a boy name.

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