Earl vs Jed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earl

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Earl Rank #2,165

Jed Rank #1,993

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 vs #2165 for Earl.

Is Earl or Jed more popular?

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 compared to Earl at #2165 in the United States.

What do Earl and Jed mean?

Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin). Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Earl and Jed boy or girl names?

Earl is primarily a boy name. Jed is primarily a boy name.