Zed vs Ted

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 #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Zed Rank #6,081

Ted Rank #2,917

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 vs #6081 for Zed.

Is Zed or Ted more popular?

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Zed and Ted mean?

Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin). Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Zed and Ted boy or girl names?

Zed is primarily a boy name. Ted is primarily a boy name.