Jed vs Yechiel

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

Popularity Comparison

Jed Rank #1,993
Yechiel Rank #1,978

Yechiel is more popular, ranked #1978 vs #1993 for Jed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jed or Yechiel more popular?

Yechiel is more popular, ranked #1978 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Jed and Yechiel mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Yechiel means "God will live, may God live" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jed and Yechiel boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Yechiel is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons