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Jedediah
Jedediah is a Hebrew name meaning 'beloved of the Lord.' It has a classic, strong quality and evokes a sense of loyalty and devotion, often associated with wisdom and leadership.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,298 |
| Gender | Male (36% / 64%) |
| Peak year | 1979 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1972 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 43%UT — 20%TX — 16%NY — 11%OR — 9%
Notable People
Jedediah Smith (Frontiersman and Explorer) · Jedediah Jones (American Pioneer) · Jedediah K. Smith (American politician) · Jedediah H. Smith (American author) · Jedediah Purdy (American author and lawyer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
JedJeddy
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