Jed

At a Glance: Name: Jed – Meaning: beloved of God – Origin: Hebrew (via Jedediah/Jedidiah) – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: JED

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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

Phonetic: JED   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1913–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Jed mean?

Beloved of God. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jed)

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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