Jarod

Meaning of Jarod

Jarod is a variant of Jared, meaning "descent" or "to rule."

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

Popularity of Jarod

After ranking as high as #388 in 2001, Jarod has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Jarod

• Jarod Miller
  American animal expert
• Jarod Stevenson
  American basketball player
• Jarod Lucas
  American basketball player
• Jarod Haning
  American football player
• Jarod Greene
  American voice actor

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Questions about the name Jarod

What does the name Jarod mean?

Jarod means jarod is a variant of jared, meaning "descent" or "to rule.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Jarod?

Jarod did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Jarod most popular?

Jarod peaked at #388 in 2001.