Jarad vs Rafferty

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

Popularity Comparison

Jarad Rank #5,298
Rafferty Rank #5,163

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 vs #5298 for Jarad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jarad or Rafferty more popular?

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 compared to Jarad at #5298 in the United States.

What do Jarad and Rafferty mean?

Jarad means "to descend, he who descended" (Hebrew (yarad) origin). Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin).

Are Jarad and Rafferty boy or girl names?

Jarad is primarily a boy name. Rafferty is primarily a boy name.

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