Demond vs Zed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demond

Boy #6,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man from South Munster (Ireland)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

African-American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,159
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dem, Dez

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

Demond Rank #6,159
Zed Rank #6,081

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 vs #6159 for Demond.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demond ___

  • Demond James
  • Demond Marcus
  • Demond Andre
  • Demond Xavier
  • Demond Anthony

Zed ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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If you choose Zed

Jed Ned Beau Rex Lexi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demond or Zed more popular?

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 compared to Demond at #6159 in the United States.

What do Demond and Zed mean?

Demond means "man from South Munster (Ireland)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Demond and Zed boy or girl names?

Demond is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.

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