Jed vs Calder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jed

Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Boy #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Jed Rank #1,993

Calder Rank #2,005

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 vs #2005 for Calder.

Is Jed or Calder more popular?

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 compared to Calder at #2005 in the United States.

What do Jed and Calder mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jed and Calder boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Calder is primarily a boy name.