Jeb
Jeb is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Beloved of the Lord (as a short form of Jebediah/Jedidiah) or derived from initials.
Origin and history
Jeb is a masculine name of English origin, historically developed as an acronym or diminutive for Jebediah or James Ewell Brown. Derived ultimately from Hebrew roots meaning 'beloved of the Lord' via Jebediah, it has long been used in the United States. It remains a rare but recognizable traditional American name.
Popularity in the United States
2,600 babies in the United States have been named Jeb since 1880. It ranks #2542 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1821.
States where it is most popular
- TX (38.1 %)
- CA (13.8 %)
- GA (13.8 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- PA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 16 |
| 1950-1960 | 180 |
| 1960-1970 | 236 |
| 1970-1980 | 516 |
| 1980-1990 | 527 |
| 1990-2000 | 347 |
| 2000-2010 | 426 |
| 2010-2019 | 246 |
| 2020-2029 | 106 |
Famous people named Jeb
- Jeb Bush: Politician, Governor
- Jeb Stuart Magruder: Political operative, Minister
Fun facts
- Confederate General James Ewell Brown Stuart was nicknamed 'J.E.B.' from his initials, popularizing Jeb as a standalone name in the U.S.
- When treated as a variant of Jebediah, it connects back to the Hebrew Jedidiah, the name given by Nathan to King Solomon.