Boy
Jedediah
friend of God
About Jedediah
Substantial and character-rich, Jedediah offers layers of texture and personality. This is a name with presence, one that fills a room with its syllabic weight and historical resonance. Jedediah speaks to tradition, craftsmanship, and enduring values. It's a name that demands to be taken seriously, yet contains an inherent warmth that prevents it from feeling stuffy or overly formal. The built-in nickname options provide flexibility—Jed offers a casual alternative when informality suits the occasion. Parents selecting Jedediah often appreciate names with gravitas and substance, choices that reflect depth of thought and family values. This name ages exceptionally well, transitioning seamlessly from adorable toddler to accomplished adult. Jedediah has an almost architectural quality—solid, well-constructed, and built to last. It represents a commitment to naming with intention, choosing something meaningful over something merely trendy. The name suggests someone grounded, principled, and authentic, qualities that serve well throughout life's journey.
Popularity of the Name Jedediah
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1977 | #762 |
| 1978 | #601 |
| 1979 | #542 |
| 1980 | #608 |
| 1981 | #726 |
| 1982 | #824 |
| 1983 | #768 |
| 1984 | #895 |
| 1985 | #930 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Jedediah
Names Similar to Jedediah
Nicknames for Jedediah
- Jed
- Jedi
- Diah
- Jeddy
- Jedd
Famous People Named Jedediah
| Jedediah Smith | American fur trader and explorer |
| Jedediah Morse | American clergyman and geographer |
| Jedediah Hotchkiss | American cartographer and Confederate general |
| Jedediah Bila | American television host and author |
| Jedediah Purdy | American legal scholar and author |
| Jedediah Caulfield | Australian rules footballer |
| Jedediah Higgins | American politician |
| Jedediah Strong Smith | American frontiersman and trapper |
| Jedediah M. Grant | Latter-day Saint leader and counselor to Brigham Young |
| Jedediah S. Carwardine | English cricketer |
| Jedediah Irish | American politician and judge |
| Jedediah Mannis | American artist and animator |
| Jedediah Hewitt | British Royal Navy officer |
| Jedediah Barber | American Revolutionary War soldier |
| Jedediah Huntington | American Revolutionary War general |
| Jedediah Tucker Ward | American actor |
| Jedediah Emmons | American geologist and educator |
| Jedediah A. Woodward | American politician and lawyer |
| Jedediah Burchard | American politician and minister |
| Jedediah D. Smith | American politician and lawyer |
Characters Named Jedediah
| Jedediah Tucker Ward | "Dead Poets Society" character |
| Jedediah Farnsworth | "The Simpsons" TV series character |
| Jedediah Cleghorn | "Emily of New Moon" book series character |
| Jedediah Knightsbridge | "Psych" TV series character |
| Jedediah Leland | "Orson Welles' Great Mysteries" TV series character |
| Jedediah Shine | "The Alienist" TV series character |
| Jedediah "Jed" Klemper | "King of the Hill" TV series character |
| Jedediah Masters | "Supernatural" TV series character |
| Jedediah Bath | "Hell on Wheels" TV series character |
| Jedediah Prescott | "Wind at My Back" TV series character |
| Jedediah "Jed" Martinez | "The 4400" TV series character |
| Jedediah Sawyer | "Leatherface" horror film character |
| Jedediah Foster | "Mercy Street" TV series character |