Emerald vs Jebediah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerald

Boy #4,117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"green gemstone"

Origin: Greek via Old French

English American

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Boy #4,315 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"friend of God"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Amish

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Emerald Rank #4,117

Jebediah Rank #4,315

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 vs #4315 for Jebediah.

Is Emerald or Jebediah more popular?

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 compared to Jebediah at #4315 in the United States.

What do Emerald and Jebediah mean?

Emerald means "green gemstone" (Greek via Old French origin). Jebediah means "friend of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emerald and Jebediah boy or girl names?

Emerald is primarily a boy name. Jebediah is primarily a boy name.