Jed vs Riker

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 #2,148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful army"

Origin: Old High German

American Germanic

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Jed Rank #1,993

Riker Rank #2,148

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 vs #2148 for Riker.

Is Jed or Riker more popular?

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 compared to Riker at #2148 in the United States.

What do Jed and Riker mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Riker means "powerful army" (Old High German origin).

Are Jed and Riker boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Riker is primarily a boy name.