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Daryl vs Jed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jed

Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,993
Total SSA Count
78
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Daryl Rank #2,002
Jed Rank #1,993

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 vs #2002 for Daryl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daryl or Jed more popular?

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 compared to Daryl at #2002 in the United States.

What do Daryl and Jed mean?

Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin). Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daryl and Jed boy or girl names?

Daryl is primarily a boy name. Jed is primarily a boy name.

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