The nameJed
Jed is a short boy's name.
- Boy's name
- Uncertain
Meaning
Its meaning is debated; in English it is a pet form of Jedidiah, from the Hebrew for "beloved of God".
Origin
Uncertain.
History
In France it has risen since the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Jed
Jed in France
1533rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2020peak year (55 births)
640babies named Jed in France since 1900
Jed was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 285 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Jed. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Jed in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 36 births a year on average, against 46 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jed mean?
Its meaning is debated; in English it is a pet form of Jedidiah, from the Hebrew for "beloved of God".
What is the origin of the name Jed?
Uncertain.
Is Jed a girl's or a boy's name?
Jed is a boy's name.