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Hesed
UnisexMeaning of Hesed: Hebrew: 'loving-kindness'
Hesed is a unisex name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5450th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#5450
16 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
52
First recorded 2021 · peak 2024
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
69% boys · 31% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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