Jed vs Obed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jed

Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jed Rank #1,993

Obed Rank #1,942

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 vs #1993 for Jed.

Is Jed or Obed more popular?

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Jed and Obed mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jed and Obed boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Obed is primarily a boy name.