Barak vs Jarad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barak

Boy #5,297 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lightning bolt, flash of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,297
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Barry, Bar

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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
Nicknames
Jar, Jay

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Popularity Comparison

Barak Rank #5,297
Jarad Rank #5,298

Barak is more popular, ranked #5297 vs #5298 for Jarad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barak ___

  • Barak Elijah
  • Barak David
  • Barak Samuel
  • Barak Aaron
  • Barak Noah
  • Barak Joseph

Jarad ___

  • Jarad Michael
  • Jarad Lee
  • Jarad Thomas
  • Jarad Allen
  • Jarad Cole
  • Jarad Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barak

Elijah Gideon Miriam Deborah Joshua

If you choose Jarad

Caleb Ethan Joshua Nathan Aaron

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barak or Jarad more popular?

Barak is more popular, ranked #5297 compared to Jarad at #5298 in the United States.

What do Barak and Jarad mean?

Barak means "lightning bolt, flash of light" (Hebrew origin). Jarad means "to descend, he who descended" (Hebrew (yarad) origin).

Are Barak and Jarad boy or girl names?

Barak is primarily a boy name. Jarad is primarily a boy name.

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