What origin is the name Jed?

Jed comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Jed a popular name?

Jed is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Jed does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Jed?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Jed — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Jed

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jed

Jed

Boy

hebrew

1 syllable

Jed is a hebrew boy's name meaning "Friend of god; diminutive of jedidiah: beloved of the lord. friend of the lord".

With hebrew roots, Jed is a boy name that means "Friend of god; diminutive of jedidiah: beloved of the lord. friend of the lord". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.