Jed vs Kolbe

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 #1,940 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"club, mace (Germanic surname root)"

Origin: Old German

Polish American Catholic

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Jed Rank #1,993

Kolbe Rank #1,940

Kolbe is more popular, ranked #1940 vs #1993 for Jed.

Is Jed or Kolbe more popular?

Kolbe is more popular, ranked #1940 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Jed and Kolbe mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Kolbe means "club, mace (Germanic surname root)" (Old German origin).

Are Jed and Kolbe boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Kolbe is primarily a boy name.