Jed

Jed 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 78 boys in the United States.

Jed at a glance

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

About the name Jed

Jed 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, Jed first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #485 in 1978, and in 2024 78 babies received the name — 8,869 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jed in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#485 in 1978
Peak year
1978
Babies named Jed in 2024
78
Total since 1880
8,869

Jed in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#224 in 1996
Babies named Jed in 2025
12
Total since 1996
1,851

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jed mean?

The meaning of Jed 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 Jed a boy or girl name?

Jed is a boy name. In 2024, 78 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jed?

Jed comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jed?

Jed first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #485 in 1978, and 78 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].