Dan vs Jed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

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Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Dan Rank #1,931

Jed Rank #1,993

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #1993 for Jed.

Is Dan or Jed more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Dan and Jed mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dan and Jed boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Jed is primarily a boy name.