Jed vs Dan

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 #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

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Jed Rank #1,993

Dan Rank #1,931

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #1993 for Jed.

Is Jed or Dan more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Jed and Dan mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jed and Dan boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.