Jed vs Theodore

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
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Popularity Comparison

Jed Rank #1,993
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jed

Eli Sam Clara Ruth Amos

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jed or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Jed and Theodore mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jed and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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