Leland vs Jared

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leland

Boy #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Leland Rank #548

Jared Rank #394

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

Is Leland or Jared more popular?

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

What do Leland and Jared mean?

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

Are Leland and Jared boy or girl names?

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