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Jarrod

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAIR-əd /ˈdʒɛr.əd/High

Meaning: Double-r spelling of Jared — from Hebrew Yared, 'descent', or 'rose-bush' — a biblical patriarch; routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Biblical and bold: Jarrod spells Jared — 'descent' (a patriarch). Crisp, retro, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningDouble-r spelling of Jared — from Hebrew Yared, 'descent', or 'rose-bush' — a biblical patriarch; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6972 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 25,285

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019652025

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

Jarrod is a double-r spelling of Jared — from Hebrew Yared, 'descent' (or linked to 'rose-bush'; routes layered, which we note) — a biblical patriarch. A crisp, retro name; the -rr- styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Jared. Rare, descent at the root, and retro.

Did you know? Jared means 'descent' in Hebrew (a patriarch in Genesis, descendant of Adam) — Jarrod is a double-r spelling, crisp and retro (The Big Valley's Jarrod Barkley).
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Jared — routes layered

Variations

JaredJarredJarod

Nicknames

Jare

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If you like Jarrod…

Jared— the standard spelling
Jarrett— a companion Jar- name
Garrett— another Gar-/Jar- name
Dawood— shares Jarrod's Hebrew roots
Jair— the same biblical feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jarrod mean?

Jarrod spells Jared — Hebrew 'descent' (or 'rose-bush'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jarrod?

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

Is Jarrod a boy or girl name?

Jarrod is a boy's name.

How popular is Jarrod?

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

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