NAME PROFILE
Jediah
Derived from the Middle Welsh name Gwalchmei, meaning May Hawk. This name characterizes a person with sharp vision, high-flying ambition, and a naturally noble spirit that commands respect.
Key Stats
| Total births | 901 |
| Gender | Male (11% / 89%) |
| Peak year | 2008 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 2008 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 44%CA — 28%PA — 11%NY — 11%MA — 6%
Notable People
Gavan O'Herlihy (Actor - Happy Days) · Gavan Duffy (Statesman - Premier of Victoria) · Gavan Hennigan (Extreme Athlete - Solo Atlantic Rower) · Gavan Reilly (Political Correspondent - Virgin Media News) · Gavan Daws (Historian - Shoal of Time)
Nicknames & Diminutives
GavGavvy
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