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Jedidiah: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Beloved of the Lord, a name given with divine tenderness and joy.

Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
4
Current rank
#725
Peak
#626 in 1979

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1971: #525819711980: #63919801990: #97219902000: #114720002005: #106420052010: #87320102015: #71920152020: #7252020#1#5258

What Jedidiah Means

Jedidiah is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Beloved of the Lord, a name given with divine tenderness and joy.

How Popular Jedidiah Is

Jedidiah currently ranks #725 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #626 in 1979. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Jedidiah

  • At its most popular, Jedidiah reached #626 in the U.S. in 1979.
  • Jedidiah is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
  • It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.

Names Like Jedidiah

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Sibling Names for Jedidiah

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Questions About Jedidiah

What does Jedidiah mean?

Jedidiah is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Beloved of the Lord, a name given with divine tenderness and joy.

How popular is Jedidiah?

Jedidiah currently ranks #725 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #626 in 1979. It has held steady.

Where does Jedidiah come from?

Jedidiah comes from Hebrew roots. At its most popular, Jedidiah reached #626 in the U.S. in 1979.

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