Jared vs Leland

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Boy #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Jared Rank #394

Leland Rank #548

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 vs #548 for Leland.

Is Jared or Leland more popular?

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 compared to Leland at #548 in the United States.

What do Jared and Leland mean?

Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin). Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin).

Are Jared and Leland boy or girl names?

Jared is primarily a boy name. Leland is primarily a boy name.