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Jed vs Emile

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jed

Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,993
Total SSA Count
78
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Emile

Boy #1,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Swiss English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,920
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jed Rank #1,993
Emile Rank #1,920

Emile is more popular, ranked #1920 vs #1993 for Jed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jed or Emile more popular?

Emile is more popular, ranked #1920 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Jed and Emile mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin).

Are Jed and Emile boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Emile is primarily a boy name.

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