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Jebediah Pronunciation

Jebediah is pronounced jeb-ə-DY-ah /ˌdʒɛb.əˈdaɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variant of Jedediah — Hebrew Yedidyah, 'beloved of Yahweh' (the God-given name of Solomon)Medium

In 30 seconds: Beloved of God, frontier-style: Jebediah varies Jedediah — 'beloved of Yahweh' — with a hearty Jeb. Old-fashioned, biblical, and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningVariant of Jedediah — Hebrew Yedidyah, 'beloved of Yahweh' (the God-given name of Solomon)

U.S. rank (2024)#4352 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 737

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Jebediah is a variant of Jedediah — from Hebrew Yedidyah, 'beloved of Yahweh' (Solomon's God-given name). An old-fashioned, frontier-flavored biblical name with the nickname Jeb.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, beloved-of-Yahweh at the root, and old-fashioned.

Did you know? Jedediah, 'beloved of Yahweh', was the name God gave Solomon — Jebediah is a homespun variant with the friendly nickname Jeb (a frontier favorite).

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Jedidiah — root etymology

Variations

JedediahJedidiahJeb

Nicknames

JebJed

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If you like Jebediah…

Jedediah— the standard form

Jedidiah— a fellow spelling

Obadiah— a companion -iah name

Jeramiah— lands in the same popularity range

Jerimiah— the same biblical feel

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How do you pronounce Jebediah?

Jebediah is pronounced jeb-ə-DY-ah (/ˌdʒɛb.əˈdaɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Jebediah said aloud.

How do you say Jebediah?

Jebediah is said jeb-ə-DY-ah (/ˌdʒɛb.əˈdaɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Jebediah said aloud.

What does the name Jebediah mean?

Jebediah varies Jedediah — Hebrew 'beloved of Yahweh'.

Is Jebediah a boy or girl name?

Jebediah is a boy's name.

How popular is Jebediah?

Jebediah is a rare name in the U.S.