Jedediah
- Meaning
- Beloved of the Lord
- Origin
- Hebrew
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What does Jedediah mean?
Jedediah means “Beloved of the Lord”.
Jedediah is a spelling of Jedidiah, a Hebrew name meaning beloved of the Lord. In the Second Book of Samuel, the prophet Nathan gives Solomon this additional name as an expression of divine love. Its religious meaning is therefore closely tied to a particular biblical naming story, rather than simply to the sound of the ending.
The i in Jedidiah and the e in Jedediah distinguish two English written forms of the same name family. Jed offers a brief everyday form that keeps the opening intact. For parents who want a name with a direct love-related meaning and a scriptural connection, Jedediah brings those interests together while leaving a simpler nickname available.
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How popular is Jedediah?
United States · 2025Explore how often Jedediah is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #2,818 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Jedediah
- 45 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 6.2% Fewer than 2024
Jedediah over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #2,818 | 45 |
| 2024 | Boys | #2,728 | 48 |
| 2023 | Boys | #2,865 | 44 |
| 2022 | Boys | #2,633 | 51 |
| 2021 | Boys | #2,162 | 66 |
| 2020 | Boys | #2,524 | 51 |
| 2019 | Boys | #2,781 | 45 |
| 2018 | Boys | #2,593 | 49 |
| 2017 | Boys | #2,918 | 41 |
| 2016 | Boys | #2,154 | 64 |
| 2015 | Boys | #2,244 | 60 |
| 2014 | Boys | #1,913 | 76 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Jedediah
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Jedidiah
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Beloved of the Lord
Listed as a related name to Jedediah.
Jed
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Beloved of the Lord, through Jedidiah
Listed as a related name to Jedediah.
Noah
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Rest, repose
Shares an origin with Jedediah.
James
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Supplanter
Shares an origin with Jedediah.
Elijah
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Yahweh is God
Shares an origin with Jedediah.
Benjamin
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Son of the right hand
Shares an origin with Jedediah.
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