Jared
Jared: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈd͡ʒæɹəd/ · /ˈd͡ʒɪɚɪd/
Meaning and origin of Jared
- A male given name from Hebrew of Biblical origin; rare in the English-speaking world until the 1960s.
Etymology
From Latin Iared, from Ancient Greek Ἰαρέδ (Iaréd), from Biblical Hebrew יֶרֶד (yéred). Often explained as deriving from the root י־ר־ד (y-r-d), which forms words relating to descending (see Jordan and ירדן for more); some interpret the Book of Enoch as suggesting that the Jared in the Bible was so named because it was in his time that two hundred angels descended from Heaven to Mount Hermon. Alternatively, sometimes explained as deriving from the root ר־ד־ה (r-d-), which forms words relating to ruling.
How popular is Jared?
Since 1880, 768 girls and 206,351 boys in the U.S. have been named Jared (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2163 in 1982. Its highest rank for boys was #51 in 1998. In 2025 it ranked #396 for boys, with 804 babies given the name.
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Jared FAQ
What does the name Jared mean?
A male given name from Hebrew of Biblical origin; rare in the English-speaking world until the 1960s. From Latin Iared, from Ancient Greek Ἰαρέδ (Iaréd), from Biblical Hebrew יֶרֶד (yéred). Often explained as deriving from the root י־ר־ד (y-r-d), which forms words relating to descending (see Jordan and ירדן for more); some interpret the Book of Enoch as suggesting that the Jared in the Bible was so named because it was in his time that two hundred angels descended from Heaven to Mount Hermon. Alternatively, sometimes explained as deriving from the root ר־ד־ה (r-d-), which forms words relating to ruling.
What is the origin of the name Jared?
Jared is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Jared?
Since 1880, 768 girls and 206,351 boys in the U.S. have been named Jared (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2163 in 1982. Its highest rank for boys was #51 in 1998. In 2025 it ranked #396 for boys, with 804 babies given the name.
Is Jared a boy or girl name?
Jared is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 768 girls and 206,351 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.