Jed Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jed Name at a Glance

Name	Jed
Meaning	Diminutive of Jedidiah: Beloved of the Lord. Friend of the Lord.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jed Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jed means “Diminutive of Jedidiah: Beloved of the Lord. Friend of the Lord”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jed Name Origin

Our database records Jed under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jed a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jed is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jed

When considering Jed for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.