Zed Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Zed Name at a Glance

Name	Zed
Meaning	Diminutive of Zedekiah: The Lord is righteous; God's justice.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Zed Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Zed means “Diminutive of Zedekiah: The Lord is righteous; God's justice”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Zed Name Origin

Our database records Zed under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Zed a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Zed is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Zed

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