Righteous vs Jebediah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Righteous

Boy #4,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"morally right, virtuous, just"

Origin: Old English

American African American English

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Boy #4,315 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"friend of God"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Amish

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Righteous Rank #4,344

Jebediah Rank #4,315

Jebediah is more popular, ranked #4315 vs #4344 for Righteous.

Is Righteous or Jebediah more popular?

Jebediah is more popular, ranked #4315 compared to Righteous at #4344 in the United States.

What do Righteous and Jebediah mean?

Righteous means "morally right, virtuous, just" (Old English origin). Jebediah means "friend of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Righteous and Jebediah boy or girl names?

Righteous is primarily a boy name. Jebediah is primarily a boy name.