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Jedd
How to Pronounce Jedd
Pronounced JED /ˈdʒɛd/High
Meaning: Double-d spelling of Jed — a short form of Jedidiah, from Hebrew, 'beloved of the Lord; friend of God'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Jedd is a double-d spelling of Jed — a short form of Jedidiah, from Hebrew, 'beloved of the Lord; friend of God' (a name God gave to Solomon). A crisp, rugged, all-American name (The Beverly Hillbillies' Jed Clampett); the -dd styling personalizes it.
It registers thinly beside Jed. Rare, beloved-of-the-Lord at the root, and rugged.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Jedd mean?
Jedd spells Jed — short for Jedidiah, 'beloved of the Lord; friend of God'.
How do you pronounce Jedd?
It's said JED /ˈdʒɛd/ — a single syllable.
Is Jedd a boy or girl name?
Jedd is a boy's name.
How popular is Jedd?
Jedd is a rare name in the U.S.