Find out how popular the first name Jedarius has been for the last 7 years (from 1993 to 1999) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jedarius by gender

Based on the last 7 years of data, Jedarius is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1999, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jedarius.

The history of the first name Jedarius

The name Jedarius is believed to have originated from the Latin word "iedarus," which means "strong and brave." This name first gained popularity in the ancient Roman Empire, where it was often given to male children born into noble families.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jedarius can be found in a Roman military document from the 2nd century AD, which mentions a soldier named Jedarius Marcellus. This document suggests that the name was already in use during the height of the Roman Empire.

In the 5th century, a Christian martyr named Jedarius of Antioch was recorded in the annals of the early church. He was said to have been executed for his faith during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Diocletian.

During the Middle Ages, the name Jedarius fell out of common usage in most parts of Europe. However, it experienced a brief resurgence in the 12th century, with a notable Jedarius being Jedarius de Montfort, a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade.

In the Renaissance period, the name Jedarius was revived by humanist scholars who were inspired by classical Roman literature and culture. One of the most famous bearers of this name during this time was Jedarius Boccaccio, an Italian scholar and author best known for his work "The Decameron," which was written in the 14th century.

Another notable figure with the name Jedarius was Jedarius Vespucci, an Italian explorer and cartographer who was the first to recognize that the Americas were not part of Asia, but a separate continent. He lived from 1454 to 1512 and made several voyages across the Atlantic Ocean.

In the 19th century, the name Jedarius gained some popularity in certain parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and France. One notable bearer of this name was Jedarius Garibaldi, an Italian patriot and military leader who played a significant role in the unification of Italy in the 1860s.

Data source

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