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    The first name Jedidiah

    A boy’s name from Hebrew meaning “beloved of yahweh”.

    Pronounced /ˌd͡ʒɛdɪˈdaɪə/ 3 syllables Male

    Meaning and origin

    Hebrew origin

    Jedidiah means “beloved of yahweh” in Hebrew.

    Borrowed from Hebrew יְדִידְיָה (“beloved of Yahweh”).

    More names that mean god, love.

    From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

    Popularity

    Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025

    In 2025, 26 boys were named Jedidiah, making it the 1,124th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2023, with 33 births (#929).

    02040 1996200020052010201520202025
    415
    babies named Jedidiah, 1996–2025
    #1,124
    rank in 2025
    2023
    peak year

    Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Jedidiah with other names.

    Popularity in the United States

    Babies named Jedidiah at birth, 1880–2025

    In 2025, 274 boys born in the United States were named Jedidiah, the 876th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 2017, when 362 were.

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    9,361
    babies named Jedidiah since 1880
    #876
    rank in 2025
    2017
    peak year

    US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

    Nicknames and spellings

    Nicknames for Jedidiah

    Other spellings and forms

    Famous people named Jedidiah

    2 on Wikidata, most written-about first

    • Jedidiah Goodacre
      Canadian actor, born 1989
    • Jedidiah Morse
      American geographer and clergyman (1761-1826)

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    Questions

    What does the name Jedidiah mean?
    Jedidiah means “beloved of yahweh” in Hebrew.
    What is the origin of the name Jedidiah?
    Borrowed from Hebrew יְדִידְיָה (“beloved of Yahweh”).
    How popular is the name Jedidiah?
    In 2025, 26 boys born in England and Wales were named Jedidiah, ranking 1,124th. Its peak was 2023, with 33 births.
    What are nicknames for Jedidiah?
    Common nicknames for Jedidiah include Jed.
    Is Jedidiah a boy's or a girl's name?
    Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 9,361 US babies named Jedidiah since 1880 were boys.
    When was Jedidiah most popular?
    2017 in the United States, when 362 babies were named Jedidiah, its highest rank at 688th.
    How do you pronounce Jedidiah?
    Jedidiah is /ˌd͡ʒɛdɪˈdaɪə/, 3 syllables.
    What are other spellings of Jedidiah?
    Jedediah.