Nedved
A boy's name of Czech origin with 8 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and two syllables, Nedved hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 2006, with 8 total recorded births.
Nedved is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Nedved is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Nedved is a boy's baby name of Czech and Slovak origin, functioning primarily as a surname in those cultures — most famously associated with Pavel Nedvěd, the Czech football legend and Ballon d'Or winner whose name became synonymous with elite European football in the 2000s.
Extremely rare as a given name in U.S. records, Nedved reflects the global reach of football fandom, where admired players' surnames cross into given-name territory. It is a bold, unconventional choice for football-loving families of Central European heritage.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Nedved's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Nedved follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Nedved's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Nedved has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2006.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8 | — |
The Story of Nedved
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2006, Nedved is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Nedved are most likely born between 2006 and 2006.
How rare is Nedved?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Nedved is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2006, peaked in the 2000s with 8 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2006–2006)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 8 | #9312 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2006–2006