Jed vs Shulem

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

Shulem

Boy #2,012 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Yiddish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,012
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jed Rank #1,993
Shulem Rank #2,012

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 vs #2012 for Shulem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jed or Shulem more popular?

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 compared to Shulem at #2012 in the United States.

What do Jed and Shulem mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Shulem means "peace" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jed and Shulem boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Shulem is primarily a boy name.

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