Jed

Boy

Origin: Hebrew · English

Meaning

“beloved friend of God”

Cultural Notes

Originally a short form of Jedidiah; popularized in the United States by the fictional character Jed Clampett in The Beverly Hillbillies.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1960s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Jed

  • Jed Clampett

Variants & Spellings

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