Beloved of the Lord
Commonly used as a nickname for Jebediah, it is a Hebrew name meaning 'beloved of the Lord.' In some American contexts, it functions as an acronymic nickname, most notably for John Ellis Bush. It carries a rugged, frontier-like quality while remaining brief and punchy.
Less common today
Jeb isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,906 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former Governor of Florida
Confederate States Army general
Professional skydiver and BASE jumper
Astronaut and pilot · Kerbal Space Program
