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Garrison vs Jed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garrison

Boy #1,799 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Garret, son of the spear bearer"

Origin: Germanic/English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,799
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Garrison Rank #1,799
Jed Rank #1,993

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 vs #1993 for Jed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garrison or Jed more popular?

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Garrison and Jed mean?

Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin). Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Garrison and Jed boy or girl names?

Garrison is primarily a boy name. Jed is primarily a boy name.

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