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Jerrod

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAIR-ud /ˈdʒɛr.əd/High

Meaning: A spelling of Jarrod/Jared — from Hebrew Yared, 'he descends; descent', sometimes also linked to 'a rose'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: He descends; descent: Jerrod spells Jarrod/Jared. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Jarrod/Jared — from Hebrew Yared, 'he descends; descent', sometimes also linked to 'a rose'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6996 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1983
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,351

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198319452024

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

Jerrod is a spelling of Jarrod/Jared — from Hebrew Yared, 'he descends; descent', sometimes also linked to 'a rose' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'JAIR-ud'; nickname Jer).

In the U.S. it appears as a variant spelling. Rare in this form, he-descends at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Jared means 'he descends; descent' in Hebrew (a long-lived patriarch in Genesis) — Jerrod is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'JAIR-ud').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Jared — routes layered

Variations

JarrodJaredJarrad

Nicknames

Jer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jerrod mean?

Jerrod spells Jarrod/Jared — Hebrew 'he descends; descent'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jerrod?

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

Is Jerrod a boy or girl name?

Jerrod is a boy's name.

How popular is Jerrod?

Jerrod is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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