Beloved of the Lord
Jed is a shortened form of Jedidiah, a Hebrew name given to King Solomon by the prophet Nathan. It carries a warm, friendly connotation while maintaining deep biblical roots. In modern usage, it is often treated as a standalone name with a rugged, Western appeal.
Less common today
Jed isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,105 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
The protagonist of the sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies Β· The Beverly Hillbillies
Major League Baseball infielder
The President of the United States on The West Wing Β· The West Wing
Filipino singer and songwriter