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Hiro vs Jed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiro

Boy #2,121 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, tolerant"

Origin: Japanese kanji 寛

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Japanese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,121
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
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

Hiro Rank #2,121
Jed Rank #1,993

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 vs #2121 for Hiro.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiro or Jed more popular?

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 compared to Hiro at #2121 in the United States.

What do Hiro and Jed mean?

Hiro means "generous, tolerant" (Japanese kanji 寛 origin). Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hiro and Jed boy or girl names?

Hiro is primarily a boy name. Jed is primarily a boy name.

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