Jered

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Pronounced JAIR-id /ˈdʒɛr.ɪd/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Jared, from the Hebrew Yared, 'descent; to descend' (from yarad, 'to go down'); a biblical patriarchLow

In 30 seconds: Descent; to descend: Jered is a spelling of Jared. Crisp and warm (said 'JAIR-id').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA spelling of Jared, from the Hebrew Yared, 'descent; to descend' (from yarad, 'to go down'); a biblical patriarch

U.S. rank (2024)#10306 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1982

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,788

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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History & Origin

Jered is a spelling of Jared, from the Hebrew Yared, 'descent; to descend' (from yarad, 'to go down'); a biblical patriarch. A crisp name (said 'JAIR-id').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, as a spelling of Jared. Rare, descent at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Jered is a spelling of Jared, 'descent; to descend' in Hebrew (from yarad, 'to go down') — a biblical patriarch — a crisp choice (said 'JAIR-id').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Jered — Hebrew; spelling of Jared

Variations

JaredJarred

Nicknames

Jer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jered mean?

Jered is a spelling of Jared, 'descent; to descend' in Hebrew (from yarad); a biblical patriarch.

How do you pronounce Jered?

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

Is Jered a boy or girl name?

Jered is a boy's name.

How popular is Jered?

Jered is a very rare name in the U.S.