Jarad vs Giles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Giles

Boy #5,104 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young goat"

Origin: Greek (aigidion)

Cultural Roots

English French Medieval European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,104
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jarad Rank #5,298
Giles Rank #5,104

Giles is more popular, ranked #5104 vs #5298 for Jarad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jarad or Giles more popular?

Giles is more popular, ranked #5104 compared to Jarad at #5298 in the United States.

What do Jarad and Giles mean?

Jarad means "to descend, he who descended" (Hebrew (yarad) origin). Giles means "young goat" (Greek (aigidion) origin).

Are Jarad and Giles boy or girl names?

Jarad is primarily a boy name. Giles is primarily a boy name.

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