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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Beloved of God
- Origin
- Hebrew (via Jedediah/Jedidiah)
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- JED
Jed is a Hebrew name meaning "beloved of God," traditionally used as a short form of Jedediah (or Jedidiah). If you're drawn to a name with biblical roots but a short, one-syllable feel, Jed fits that mold. It's a name with a long history in U.S. birth records, tracked by the Social Security Administration going back to 1913.
Meaning & Origin of Jed
Meaning: Beloved of God.
Origin: Hebrew (via Jedediah/Jedidiah).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Jed
JEDIPA /dʒɛd/
Popularity of Jed
Jed hit its high point in 1978, when it ranked #485 and 281 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had fallen to #1985, with just 78 babies named Jed that year.
Names Like Jed
These names have followed a similar path to Jed in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Jed mean?
Beloved of God. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Jed?
Jed is pronounced JED (IPA: /dʒɛd/).
Is Jed a popular name right now?
Jed peaked at #485 in 1978 and is ranked #1985 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1913–2024.)
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