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Jed vs Jules

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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Jules

Boy #1,841 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)"

Origin: Greek (ioulos)

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,841
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jed Rank #1,993
Jules Rank #1,841

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 vs #1993 for Jed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jed or Jules more popular?

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Jed and Jules mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin).

Are Jed and Jules boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Jules is primarily a boy name.

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