Jedediah vs Tom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jedediah

Boy #2,721 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved of God, beloved of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American British religious communities

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,721
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jed, Jeddy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jedediah Rank #2,721
Tom Rank #2,829

Jedediah is more popular, ranked #2721 vs #2829 for Tom.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jedediah ___

  • Jedediah Cole
  • Jedediah James
  • Jedediah Thomas
  • Jedediah Alexander
  • Jedediah Aaron
  • Jedediah Grant

Tom ___

  • Tom James
  • Tom William
  • Tom Edward
  • Tom Henry
  • Tom Alexander
  • Tom Michael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jedediah or Tom more popular?

Jedediah is more popular, ranked #2721 compared to Tom at #2829 in the United States.

What do Jedediah and Tom mean?

Jedediah means "beloved of God, beloved of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Jedediah and Tom boy or girl names?

Jedediah is primarily a boy name. Tom is primarily a boy name.

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