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Jed vs Austen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Jed Rank #1,993
Austen Rank #1,986

Austen is more popular, ranked #1986 vs #1993 for Jed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jed or Austen more popular?

Austen is more popular, ranked #1986 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Jed and Austen mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Austen means "majestic, venerable" (Latin Augustus origin).

Are Jed and Austen boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Austen is primarily a boy name.

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