Jedediah
jed-eh-DYE-uh
Popularity
#2718
Letters
8
Syllables
4
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
3,253
Peak Year
#248 in 1979
First Recorded
1970
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Vintage
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Jedediah is a Hebrew name meaning 'beloved of the Lord' or 'friend of God'. It appears in the Bible as a name given to Solomon.
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Jedediah Smith
American mountain man, fur trader, explorer
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