Jed vs Alek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jed

Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Jed Rank #1,993

Alek Rank #1,976

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 vs #1993 for Jed.

Is Jed or Alek more popular?

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Jed and Alek mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Jed and Alek boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Alek is primarily a boy name.