US Popularity Rank: 12101

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Beloved of the Lord

Jedd is a masculine name that not only scores handsome bad boy points but also comes steeped in holy significance. Meaning “beloved by the Lord,” Jedd stems from the Hebrew name Jedidiah, a well-known appellation with an adventurous spirit. In the Hebrew Bible, God bestowed the “blessing” name Jedidiah to Solomon through the prophet Nathan. Trapper-explorer Jedediah Strong Smith is renowned for his ventures throughout the American West in the 19th century. Whether baby Jedd will be God’s bestie or an adventurer of the world, this studly name is a worthy contender.