Dog Names > Jed

Jed

Male

Meaning

Short form of Jedidiah.

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/dʒɛd/

Traits associated with the name Jed:

Dogs named Jed tend to be loving, good-natured, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Jed?

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique names. It could also suggest that you have an appreciation for classic Americana.

Is Jed a good dog name?

Jed is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Jed isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

4,115

1,294

New York City Dog Name Database

1,183

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Jed is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Jed was, in the past month, the 4398th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Jed is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Jed was viewed 60 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Jed's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Jed is most adored in Nebraska, Texas and Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, New Jersey and Michigan.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Jed.

Famous dogs named Jed:

A wolf dog hybrid named Jed played a role in the movie The Journey of Natty Gann.

Jed is found in these categories:

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Jed is often associated with rural, southern U.S. culture and lifestyle.

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Comments (1)

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lena bena (Virginia, United States)

this is the name the breeder liked best from my list of Hebrew origin names like Lewi, Solomon, Rueben, Archibaldo, and Jude (short for Judean). but who knows if i will keep it. changed my first Israeli Canaan Dog from Tobias to Bodhi. He just was not a Toby. and his breeder had named him Cy for man of the woods, which he was. my new puppy, 11.5 weeks when he arrives in 5 days, was being called DJ after his father dog, named Datak, and junior b/c he was so similar. but being a teacher for 26 years, it's very hard to name kids or pets and not think of those students you had or will have. Jed is solid, Jedidiah, not so much. Lewi I loved - b/c his sister is Libbi. (Libbi and Lewi seemed a bit much for the dog people out there). i might just go with Archie too, even though Megan and Harry used it. i decided on that shortly after my guy Bodhi passed. very hard to pick when i have not met him.
February 11, 2023

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