Gryphon vs Zed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gryphon

Boy #6,157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mythical guardian creature"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,157
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Gryph, Gryf

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Gryphon Rank #6,157
Zed Rank #6,081

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 vs #6157 for Gryphon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gryphon ___

  • Gryphon James
  • Gryphon Alexander
  • Gryphon Cole
  • Gryphon Reid
  • Gryphon Hunter

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 Gryphon or Zed more popular?

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 compared to Gryphon at #6157 in the United States.

What do Gryphon and Zed mean?

Gryphon means "mythical guardian creature" (Greek origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Gryphon and Zed boy or girl names?

Gryphon is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.

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