Boy · #7,734 in 2026

Vedder

Vedder is a Dutch and Low German surname. Vedder, related to Dutch vader ('father'), meant 'uncle' in Middle Dutch and Eastern dialects of Dutch. Notable people with the surname include:Adam Swart Vedder (1834–1905), New York state born British Columbian politician, son of Volkert Amy Vedder, American ecologist and primatologist Buddy Vedder, Dutch actor and television presenter Commodore P.

Current Rank
#7,734
Peak Rank
#6,305 (2012)
Total Babies
106
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2005
First Year
2023
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#6305
Peak Rank
106
Total Count
14
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Vedder

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Vedder is a Dutch and Low German surname. Vedder, related to Dutch vader ('father'), meant 'uncle' in Middle Dutch and Eastern dialects of Dutch. Notable people with the surname include:Adam Swart Vedder (1834–1905), New York state born British Columbian politician, son of Volkert Amy Vedder, American ecologist and primatologist Buddy Vedder, Dutch actor and television presenter Commodore P.

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The Story of Vedder

Vedder first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2005, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 13 Vedders were born — ranking #6,305 that year. As of 2026, Vedder ranks #7,734 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 106 Vedders have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Vedder

Phonetically similar names — useful when Vedder is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Vader
  • Vetter
  • Voider
  • Veter
  • Vider
  • Vetere
  • Veeder
  • Voder
  • Vedar
  • Vitor
  • Vendor
  • Voter

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vedder

What does the name Vedder mean?
Vedder is a Dutch and Low German surname. Vedder, related to Dutch vader ('father'), meant 'uncle' in Middle Dutch and Eastern dialects of Dutch. Notable people with the surname include:Adam Swart Vedder (1834–1905), New York state born British Columbian politician, son of Volkert Amy Vedder, American ecologist and primatologist Buddy Vedder, Dutch actor and television presenter Commodore P.
How popular is Vedder in 2026?
In 2026, Vedder ranks #7,734 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Vedder most popular?
Vedder reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #6,305 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Vedder a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Vedder is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Vedder?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Vedder include Mihran, Leeon, Carmichael. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Vedder

Vedder is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 106 births in the dataset. Vedder's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #6,305. Use the chart and map above to compare Vedder's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.