Zed
Meaning of Zed
Zed prances into modern baby name lists with all the swagger of a Bollywood hero stepping onto a neon-lit stage. Born from the ancient Greek “zeta” (itself a grandchild of the Phoenician zayin) and echoing the Hebrew root in names like Zedekiah, Zed carries whispers of “justice” and “gift” wrapped up in a single punchy syllable. In India, one can almost taste the tang of a spiced chai as little Zed flits through monsoon-lit memories, a name that’s equal parts zany zoot-suit flair and serene riverbank calm. It’s the very last letter of our alphabet, yet somehow feels like a fresh beginning—like fireworks bursting over Mumbai Harbor on Diwali night. With fifteen newborns christened Zed in 2024 in the U.S. (climbing and dipping through the ranks over the decades), this name dances on the tongue, promising children who are fiercely curious, joyously independent, and always ready to turn the final page into a brand-new story.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as zed (/zɛd/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Zed
| Zed Seselja - |
| Zed Shaw - |
