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Ladd vs Jarrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ladd

Boy #4,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young man, boy"

Origin: Middle English 'ladde'

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,806
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jarrell

Boy #4,786 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear rule, lord of the spear (via Gerald)"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,786
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ladd Rank #4,806
Jarrell Rank #4,786

Jarrell is more popular, ranked #4786 vs #4806 for Ladd.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ladd or Jarrell more popular?

Jarrell is more popular, ranked #4786 compared to Ladd at #4806 in the United States.

What do Ladd and Jarrell mean?

Ladd means "young man, boy" (Middle English 'ladde' origin). Jarrell means "spear rule, lord of the spear (via Gerald)" (Germanic origin).

Are Ladd and Jarrell boy or girl names?

Ladd is primarily a boy name. Jarrell is primarily a boy name.

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