Dave vs Jed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Dave Rank #2,019

Jed Rank #1,993

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 vs #2019 for Dave.

Is Dave or Jed more popular?

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Dave and Jed mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dave and Jed boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Jed is primarily a boy name.