Jared vs Travis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#394
Total SSA Count
828
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jared Rank #394
Travis Rank #362

Travis is more popular, ranked #362 vs #394 for Jared.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jared ___

  • Jared Michael
  • Jared Thomas
  • Jared David
  • Jared Lee
  • Jared Scott
  • Jared Allen

Travis ___

  • Travis James
  • Travis Lee
  • Travis Michael
  • Travis Scott
  • Travis Wayne
  • Travis Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jared

Nathan Tyler Derek Jessica Megan

If you choose Travis

Cody Mason Brooke Hayley Dylan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jared or Travis more popular?

Travis is more popular, ranked #362 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do Jared and Travis mean?

Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin). Travis means "crossing, toll bridge operator" (Old French origin).

Are Jared and Travis boy or girl names?

Jared is primarily a boy name. Travis is primarily a boy name.

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