Jed vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jed

Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

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Jed Rank #1,993

Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1993 for Jed.

Is Jed or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Jed and Edson mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Jed and Edson boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.