Jared

Meaning of Jared

Jared means "descent" or "ruling". It can also mean "to come down."

Jared has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jared

Jared has held fairly steady, sitting around #396 in 2025 after peaking at #56 in 2000.

Notable people named Jared

• Jared Leto
  Actor and musician
• Jared Padalecki
  Actor (Supernatural)
• Jared Goff
  NFL quarterback
• Jared Kushner
  Businessman and advisor
• Jared Harris
  Actor (Mad Men)

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Questions about the name Jared

What does the name Jared mean?

Jared means jared means "descent" or "ruling". it can also mean "to come down.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Jared a boy's or a girl's name?

Jared is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jared?

In 2025, Jared ranked #396 for boys, down from #393 the year before.

When was Jared most popular?

Jared peaked at #56 in 2000.