Jed vs Sir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sir

Boy #1,964 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lord, master"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,964
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jed Rank #1,993
Sir Rank #1,964

Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 vs #1993 for Jed.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jed ___

  • Jed William
  • Jed Thomas
  • Jed Henry
  • Jed Alexander
  • Jed Michael
  • Jed Carter

Sir ___

  • Sir Miles
  • Sir James
  • Sir William
  • Sir Henry
  • Sir Leon
  • Sir Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jed

Eli Sam Clara Ruth Amos

If you choose Sir

Duke King Major Royal Noble

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jed or Sir more popular?

Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Jed and Sir mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Sir means "lord, master" (Old French origin).

Are Jed and Sir boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Sir is primarily a boy name.

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