Barak vs Jarad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barak

Boy #5,297 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lightning bolt, flash of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,297
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jarad

Boy #5,298 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to descend, he who descended"

Origin: Hebrew (yarad)

Cultural Roots

American Hebrew Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,298
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Barak Rank #5,297
Jarad Rank #5,298

Barak is more popular, ranked #5297 vs #5298 for Jarad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barak or Jarad more popular?

Barak is more popular, ranked #5297 compared to Jarad at #5298 in the United States.

What do Barak and Jarad mean?

Barak means "lightning bolt, flash of light" (Hebrew origin). Jarad means "to descend, he who descended" (Hebrew (yarad) origin).

Are Barak and Jarad boy or girl names?

Barak is primarily a boy name. Jarad is primarily a boy name.

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