Clover vs Zed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clover

Girl #618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good luck, prosperity (symbolic)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#618
Total SSA Count
482
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Clo, Clovy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Clover Rank #618
Zed Rank #6,081

Clover is more popular, ranked #618 vs #6081 for Zed.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clover ___

  • Clover Rose
  • Clover Mae
  • Clover Jane
  • Clover Fern
  • Clover Ivy
  • Clover June

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 Clover

Willow Ivy Fern Jasper River

If you choose Zed

Jed Ned Beau Rex Lexi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clover or Zed more popular?

Clover is more popular, ranked #618 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Clover and Zed mean?

Clover means "good luck, prosperity (symbolic)" (Old English origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Clover and Zed boy or girl names?

Clover is primarily a girl name. Zed is primarily a boy name.

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