Jed vs Sylvan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jed

Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, woodland"

Origin: Latin

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Jed Rank #1,993

Sylvan Rank #1,905

Sylvan is more popular, ranked #1905 vs #1993 for Jed.

Is Jed or Sylvan more popular?

Sylvan is more popular, ranked #1905 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Jed and Sylvan mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Sylvan means "of the forest, woodland" (Latin origin).

Are Jed and Sylvan boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Sylvan is primarily a boy name.