Boy
Jedidiah
beloved of the Lord, friend of God
About Jedidiah
Jedidiah commands attention with its four syllables and biblical resonance, offering substance and historical weight. This name isn't for the faint of heart; it requires commitment and confidence from both parents and bearer. The built-in nickname possibilities—Jed, Jedi, Diah—provide versatility while maintaining connection to the full name's grandeur. Jedidiah suggests someone with depth of character and strong principles, a person who thinks carefully and acts with purpose. The name's rarity in modern usage makes it genuinely distinctive, ensuring your child will likely be the only Jedidiah in their class, possibly in their entire school. It carries a certain old-world charm mixed with surprising contemporary coolness, particularly given the Jedi nickname's cultural cachet. Parents who choose Jedidiah typically appreciate names with story and substance, rejecting minimalist trends for something with layers of meaning and history. The name grows beautifully with its bearer, suitable for every life stage from kindergarten through retirement, never feeling mismatched with age or circumstance.
Popularity of the Name Jedidiah
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | #908 | |
| 1978 | #702 | |
| 1979 | #627 | |
| 1980 | #639 | |
| 1981 | #652 | |
| 1982 | #716 | |
| 1983 | #756 | |
| 1984 | #832 | |
| 1985 | #790 | |
| 1986 | #825 | |
| 1987 | #760 | |
| 1988 | #805 | |
| 1989 | #925 | |
| 1990 | #968 | |
| 1991 | #996 | |
| 1993 | #959 | |
| 2010 | #873 | |
| 2011 | #879 | |
| 2012 | #881 | |
| 2013 | #867 | |
| 2014 | #776 | |
| 2015 | #719 | |
| 2016 | #745 | |
| 2017 | #688 | |
| 2018 | #695 | |
| 2019 | #726 | |
| 2020 | #723 | |
| 2021 | #807 | |
| 2022 | #802 | |
| 2023 | #875 | #942 |
| 2024 | #802 | |
| 2025 | #876 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom
Variations of Name Jedidiah
Names Similar to Jedidiah
Nicknames for Jedidiah
- Jed
- Jedi
- Diah
- Diddy
- JD
Famous People Named Jedidiah
| Jedidiah Bila | American television host |
| Jedidiah Goodacre | Canadian actor |
| Jedidiah Cohen | American actor |
| Jedidiah Duggar | American reality TV personality |
| Jedidiah Ballard | American physician and television personality |
| Jedidiah Brown | American activist |
| Jedidiah Strutt | English inventor |
| Jedidiah Morse | American pastor |
| Jedidiah Smith | American baseball player |
Characters Named Jedidiah
| Jedediah Leland | character from Citizen Kane |
| Jedediah Tucker Ward | character from Night at the Museum |
| Jedediah Shine | character from Ripper Street |
| Jedediah Sawyer | character from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre |
| Jedediah Springfield | character from The Simpsons |
| Jedidiah Carver | character from The Blacklist |
| Jedidiah Sawyer | character from The Devil's Rejects |