Jed vs Earl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jed

Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

English American African American

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Jed Rank #1,993

Earl Rank #2,165

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 vs #2165 for Earl.

Is Jed or Earl more popular?

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 compared to Earl at #2165 in the United States.

What do Jed and Earl mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Jed and Earl boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Earl is primarily a boy name.