Beloved of the Lord
A variant of the Hebrew name Jedidiah, which was a name given to King Solomon by the prophet Nathan. It signifies being a friend of God or deeply loved by the divine. While rare today, it carries a strong patriarchal and rustic feel.
Less common today
Jebadiah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,435 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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