Jarrod
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jarrod
Jarrod is a modern English variant of Jared, which derives from the Hebrew name Yered (יָרַד), meaning "to descend" or "he descends." The name has biblical roots, referring to the great-grandfather of Noah in the Book of Genesis.
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Etymology
Jarrod is a modern English variant of Jared, which derives from the Hebrew name Yered (יָרַד), meaning "to descend" or "he descends." The name has biblical roots, referring to the great-grandfather of Noah in the Book of Genesis.
Jarrod is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, particularly in the United States where it gained popularity during the 20th century as a contemporary spelling variant, though it has no significant historical context beyond modern naming trends.
Jarrod currently ranks #6,972 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.
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