"he who descended, to descend"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: English
Jarred
Pronunciation: [ j-AHRD ]
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- Associated with Jared Fogle, the Subway spokesperson convicted of sex crimes in 2015, which significantly damaged the name's popularity
The Story of Jarred
Jarred is a variant spelling of Jared, one of the oldest names in human record, appearing in the Book of Genesis as the father of Enoch and great-great-great-grandfather of Noah. The name derives from the ancient Hebrew root 'yarad' (ירד) meaning 'to descend,' possibly referring to going down to water or a valley, or carrying the spiritual meaning of one who brings heaven's blessings down to earth. The doubled 'r' in Jarred gives this ancient biblical name a fresh contemporary spelling while honoring its extraordinary heritage.
Jared was a top-100 name in the United States from the 1970s through 2000s, peaking in the mid-1990s. It gained exposure through the Subway restaurant's long-running 'Jared' marketing campaign but suffered a sharp decline after Jared Fogle's criminal conviction in 2015.
In the Book of Genesis (5:15-20), Jared was one of the antediluvian patriarchs renowned for exceptional longevity. The name also appears in the Book of Enoch, an important text in Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity and some Jewish traditions. In medieval Christian culture, Jared represented the long sacred lineage connecting Adam to Noah.
Historical Record
Jarred first appeared in US Social Security records in 1966.
Over 13,242 babies have been named Jarred in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jarred is past its peak , currently ranked #6,226 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- According to Genesis, Jared lived to age 962, making him the second longest-lived person in biblical record after Methuselah
- The name appears in the Book of Enoch, a Jewish text that influenced early Christianity and is still considered scripture by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
Jarred in Other Languages
Arabic
يارد
French
Jared
Hebrew
יָרֶד (Yered)
Italian
Jarod
Spanish
Jared
Popularity Over Time
#6,226
Current Rank
Peaked 1988
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Jarred
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Jared Polis
Politician
1975
American politician serving as Governor of Colorado since 2019, one of the first openly gay governors in US history
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Jared Leto
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1971
American actor and musician, Academy Award winner for Dallas Buyers Club and lead vocalist of Thirty Seconds to Mars
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #6,226
- Total SSA Count
- 15
- Cultural Origins
- English American Christian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Jare
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jarred
What does the name Jarred mean?
"he who descended, to descend" (from Hebrew). Jarred is a variant spelling of Jared, one of the oldest names in human record, appearing in the Book of Genesis as the father of Enoch and great-great-great-grandfather of Noah. The name derives from the ancient Hebrew root 'yarad' (ירד) meaning 'to descend,' possibly referring to going down to water or a valley, or carrying the spiritual meaning of one who brings heaven's blessings down to earth. The doubled 'r' in Jarred gives this ancient biblical name a fresh contemporary spelling while honoring its extraordinary heritage.
What is the origin of the name Jarred?
Jarred has Hebrew, English, American, and Christian origins. In Hebrew, it means "he who descended, to descend".
Is Jarred a boy or girl name?
Jarred is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #6226. As a girl name, it is ranked #15993. Jarred is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Jarred?
Jarred is pronounced j-AHRD.
How popular is the name Jarred?
Jarred is currently ranked #6226 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Jarred?
Common nicknames for Jarred include Jare.
What are good middle names for Jarred?
Popular middle name pairings include Jarred Michael, Jarred Thomas, Jarred William, Jarred Allen, Jarred Scott, Jarred Robert, and Jarred Lee.
What are good sibling names for Jarred?
Names that pair well with Jarred as siblings include Caleb, Ethan, Nathan, Seth, Rachel, Rebekah, and Aaron.
How many syllables does Jarred have?
Jarred has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Jarred a common or rare name?
Jarred is an uncommon name, ranked #6226 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Jarred
Jarred is a boy name with English, American, and Christian origins . The name means "he who descended, to descend" in Hebrew .
Is Jarred a boy or girl name? Jarred is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,226 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #15,993. Jarred is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jarred is currently ranked #6,226 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Jarred has 2 syllables and is pronounced j-AHRD, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Jarred include Jare and JD. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jarred include Jarrett, Jarrell, Jarrod . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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