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Jarad
Pronounced JAIR-əd /ˈdʒɛr.əd/High
Meaning: -a- spelling of Jared — from Hebrew Yered, 'descent; a descending; he who descends'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Jarad is an -a- spelling of Jared — from Hebrew Yered, 'descent; a descending; he who descends' (a long-lived patriarch in the Book of Genesis, the father of Enoch). A crisp, classic name; the -a- styling personalizes it (nickname Jay).
It registers thinly beside Jared. Rare, descent at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Jarad mean?
Jarad spells Jared — Hebrew 'descent; a descending'.
How do you pronounce Jarad?
It's said JAIR-əd /ˈdʒɛr.əd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Jarad a boy or girl name?
Jarad is a boy's name.
How popular is Jarad?
Jarad is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Jared is more common.