Jed vs Wendell

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 #2,062 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wanderer"

Origin: Germanic

English American German

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Jed Rank #1,993

Wendell Rank #2,062

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 vs #2062 for Wendell.

Is Jed or Wendell more popular?

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 compared to Wendell at #2062 in the United States.

What do Jed and Wendell mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Wendell means "wanderer" (Germanic origin).

Are Jed and Wendell boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Wendell is primarily a boy name.