Zared

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZAIR-ed /ˈzɛr.ɛd/High

Meaning: From the Bible — Zared (Zered), a brook and valley the Israelites crossed; the meaning is debated (possibly 'osier brook; a place of reeds'); we note the uncertaintyLow

In 30 seconds: A biblical brook/valley: Zared is the brook Zered. Crisp, biblical, and warm (we note the meaning is debated).

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MeaningFrom the Bible — Zared (Zered), a brook and valley the Israelites crossed; the meaning is debated (possibly 'osier brook; a place of reeds'); we note the uncertainty

U.S. rank (2025)#13893 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 152

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

Zared comes from the Bible — Zared (Zered), a brook and valley that the Israelites crossed during the Exodus (Numbers and Deuteronomy). The meaning is debated, possibly 'osier brook; a place of reeds' (which we flag honestly). A crisp, biblical name (it also echoes the modern Jared; nickname Zar).

In the U.S. it appears in devout families. Rare, a-biblical-brook at the namesake root, and biblical.

Did you know? Zared (Zered) is a brook and valley the Israelites crossed in the Book of Numbers — its meaning is debated (possibly 'osier brook; a place of reeds') — a crisp, biblical name (we flag the uncertain meaning; said 'ZAIR-ed').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Zared — biblical place; meaning debated

Variations

ZeredJaredZarad

Nicknames

Zar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zared mean?

Zared is a biblical brook and valley (Zered); the meaning is debated (possibly 'a place of reeds'), so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Zared?

It's said ZAIR-ed /ˈzɛr.ɛd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zared a boy or girl name?

Zared is a boy's name.

How popular is Zared?

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