Jeb

Jeb: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Pronunciation (IPA): /dอกส’ษ›b/

Meaning and origin of Jeb

  • A diminutive of the male given name Jebediah.

How popular is Jeb?

14U.S. babies in 2025
#954peak rank (1978)
2,600babies since 1880

Since 1880, 2,600 boys in the U.S. have been named Jeb. Its highest rank for boys was #954 in 1978. In 2025, 14 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880โ€“2025 (SSA)

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Jeb FAQ

What does the name Jeb mean?

A diminutive of the male given name Jebediah.

How popular is the name Jeb?

Since 1880, 2,600 boys in the U.S. have been named Jeb. Its highest rank for boys was #954 in 1978. In 2025, 14 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Jeb a boy or girl name?

Jeb is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,600 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ€“2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.