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Jared is a masculine name used in English and Biblical. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the Hebrew name יָרֶד (Yareḏ) or יֶרֶד (Yereḏ) meaning ‘descent’. This is the name of a close descendant of Adam in the Old Testament." It ranked #396 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the Hebrew name יָרֶד (Yareḏ) or יֶרֶד (Yereḏ) meaning ‘descent’. This is the name of a close descendant of Adam in the Old Testament. The entry lists its usage as English, Biblical.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Jared ranked #396 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #396 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jared mean?
Jared means "descent", according to Behind the Name.
Is Jared a popular name?
Jared ranked #396 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Jared a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Jared appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Jared — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
