Jedd

Jedd is a concise masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a shortened form of Jedidiah, a Hebrew name meaning "beloved of the Lord," giving it spiritual significance. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Jed, which itself is often a diminutive of Jedidiah or sometimes Jedediah. The name has a distinctly American feel, reminiscent of frontier names from the 19th century, and carries associations with rugged individualism. While never extremely common, Jedd has maintained steady if modest usage, particularly in the United States. The name's brevity gives it a strong, direct quality that appeals to parents seeking a masculine name that's straightforward yet not overly popular. Jedd combines traditional roots with contemporary simplicity.

Pronounced JED.

As of October 2026, Jedd ranked #8542 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1991 in 1978.