Jarad vs Merritt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jarad

Boy #5,298 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to descend, he who descended"

Origin: Hebrew (yarad)

American Hebrew Christian English

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Boy #1,898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"boundary gate"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Jarad Rank #5,298

Merritt Rank #1,898

Merritt is more popular, ranked #1898 vs #5298 for Jarad.

Is Jarad or Merritt more popular?

Merritt is more popular, ranked #1898 compared to Jarad at #5298 in the United States.

What do Jarad and Merritt mean?

Jarad means "to descend, he who descended" (Hebrew (yarad) origin). Merritt means "boundary gate" (Old English origin).

Are Jarad and Merritt boy or girl names?

Jarad is primarily a boy name. Merritt is primarily a boy name.