Jeb

Jeb is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 10 boys in the United States.

Jeb at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jeb

Jeb belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jeb first appears in Social Security records in 1944. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #954 in 1978, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 2,586 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jeb in US records

First recorded (US)
1944
Best US rank
#954 in 1978
Peak year
1981
Babies named Jeb in 2024
10
Total since 1880
2,586

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jeb mean?

The meaning of Jeb is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jeb a boy or girl name?

Jeb is a boy name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jeb?

Jeb comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jeb?

Jeb first appears in US records in 1944. Its best-ever ranking was #954 in 1978, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].