Righteous vs Jediah

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 #4,241 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"known by God"

Origin: Hebrew yada and Yah

Hebrew Christian American

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Righteous Rank #4,344

Jediah Rank #4,241

Jediah is more popular, ranked #4241 vs #4344 for Righteous.

Is Righteous or Jediah more popular?

Jediah is more popular, ranked #4241 compared to Righteous at #4344 in the United States.

What do Righteous and Jediah mean?

Righteous means "morally right, virtuous, just" (Old English origin). Jediah means "known by God" (Hebrew yada and Yah origin).

Are Righteous and Jediah boy or girl names?

Righteous is primarily a boy name. Jediah is primarily a boy name.