Elton vs Jed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elton

Boy #2,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Elton Rank #2,085

Jed Rank #1,993

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 vs #2085 for Elton.

Is Elton or Jed more popular?

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 compared to Elton at #2085 in the United States.

What do Elton and Jed mean?

Elton means "old settlement" (Old English origin). Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elton and Jed boy or girl names?

Elton is primarily a boy name. Jed is primarily a boy name.