Jed vs Down

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jed

Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Girl #63,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fort on the hill"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Northern Irish

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Jed Rank #1,993

Down Rank #63,580

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 vs #63580 for Down.

Is Jed or Down more popular?

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Jed and Down mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jed and Down boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Down is primarily a girl name.