Asriel vs Zed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asriel

Boy #5,915 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"prince of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish English Fantasy fiction

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,915
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az, Azi, Riel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Asriel →

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
Full profile for Zed →

Popularity Comparison

Asriel Rank #5,915
Zed Rank #6,081

Asriel is more popular, ranked #5915 vs #6081 for Zed.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asriel ___

  • Asriel James
  • Asriel Cole
  • Asriel Sage
  • Asriel Finn
  • Asriel River
  • Asriel Grey

Zed ___

  • Zed Alexander
  • Zed Michael
  • Zed Harrison
  • Zed Elliot
  • Zed James
  • Zed Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asriel

Lyra Serafina Ezra Zephyr Orion

If you choose Zed

Jed Ned Beau Rex Lexi

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asriel or Zed more popular?

Asriel is more popular, ranked #5915 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Asriel and Zed mean?

Asriel means "prince of God" (Hebrew origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Asriel and Zed boy or girl names?

Asriel is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Zed vs Asriel Asriel vs Lenix Asriel vs Akbar Asriel vs Taelyn Asriel vs Saiyr
← Full profile: Asriel ← Full profile: Zed Browse all baby names