Jebediah
Jebediah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Jebediah
- A male given name.
Etymology
Apparently an alteration of Jedediah or Jedidiah, perhaps influenced by Obadiah. All early attestations are mistaken references to persons actually named Jedediah or Jedidiah.
How popular is Jebediah?
Since 1880, 760 boys in the U.S. have been named Jebediah. Its highest rank for boys was #2101 in 1978. In 2025, 23 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Jebediah
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Jebediah
Names that peaked around the same time as Jebediah and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Jebediah FAQ
What does the name Jebediah mean?
A male given name. Apparently an alteration of Jedediah or Jedidiah, perhaps influenced by Obadiah. All early attestations are mistaken references to persons actually named Jedediah or Jedidiah.
How popular is the name Jebediah?
Since 1880, 760 boys in the U.S. have been named Jebediah. Its highest rank for boys was #2101 in 1978. In 2025, 23 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jebediah a boy or girl name?
Jebediah is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 760 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.