What Does the Name Jared Mean
The name Jared comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Jared below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Jared Name Meaning
English, BiblicalFrom the Hebrew name יָרֶד (Yared) or יֶרֶד (Yered) meaning "descent". This is the name of a close descendant of Adam in the Old Testament. It has been used as an English name since the Protestant...
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