Jed vs Karsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jed

Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Boy #1,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr, son of the marsh dweller"

Origin: Old Norse/Scottish (via Carson)

American Scandinavian-inspired

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Jed Rank #1,993

Karsen Rank #1,836

Karsen is more popular, ranked #1836 vs #1993 for Jed.

Is Jed or Karsen more popular?

Karsen is more popular, ranked #1836 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Jed and Karsen mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Karsen means "son of Carr, son of the marsh dweller" (Old Norse/Scottish (via Carson) origin).

Are Jed and Karsen boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Karsen is primarily a boy name.