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Jarod

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Pronounced JAIR-əd /ˈdʒɛr.əd/High

Meaning: A spelling of Jared — from Hebrew Yared, 'a descent; he descends; descending'Medium

In 30 seconds: He descends: Jarod spells Jared — 'a descent; he descends'. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningA spelling of Jared — from Hebrew Yared, 'a descent; he descends; descending'

U.S. rank (2024)#5522 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 11,791

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jarod is a spelling of Jared — from Hebrew Yared, 'a descent; he descends, descending'. In Genesis, Jared is a long-lived patriarch, the father of Enoch. Revived as a given name in the 1960s–70s; Jarod is a -od spelling, crisp and modern (nickname Jay).

It registers thinly beside Jared. Rare, a-descent at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Jared means 'a descent; he descends' (Hebrew Yared) — a patriarch in Genesis, the father of Enoch — Jarod is a -od spelling, crisp and modern.

Overall data confidence 68%

Behind the Name — Jared — root etymology

Variations

JaredJarrodJarred

Nicknames

Jay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jarod mean?

Jarod spells Jared — Hebrew 'a descent; he descends'.

How do you pronounce Jarod?

It's said JAIR-əd /ˈdʒɛr.əd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jarod a boy or girl name?

Jarod is a boy's name.

How popular is Jarod?

Jarod is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Jared is more common.