Jared
Meaning of Jared
Jared is a traditional male name with roots in biblical history. Pronounced as JAIR-ed (/ˈdʒɛrəd/), this name has variations such as Jarod and Jarred. The popularity of the name Jared has fluctuated over the years in the United States, peaking in the late 90s and early 2000s. In 1998, it reached its highest rank at 51 with 7,461 newborn boys given this name. Despite its decrease in popularity in recent years, Jared remains a strong choice for parents seeking a classic yet distinctive moniker for their sons.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as JAIR-ed (/ˈdʒeərɪd/)
American English
- Pronunced as JAIR-ed (/ˈdʒɛrəd/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Jared
| Jared Corey Kushner is an American businessman, investor, and former government official who served as a senior advisor to former president Donald Trump and was the Director of the Office of American Innovation. |
| Jared Leto is an accomplished American actor and musician, known for his method acting and receiving prestigious awards, as well as for his role in the rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars. |
| Jared Schutz Polis is the 43rd governor of Colorado, known for his roles as a politician, businessman, and philanthropist. |
| Jared Remy - Jared W. Remy is an American career criminal, known for pleading guilty to the murder of his girlfriend, Jennifer Martel, and for being the son of the late Boston Red Sox player and broadcaster Jerry Remy. |
| Jared Mason Diamond is an American scientist and author known for his popular science books and expertise in fields such as anthropology, ecology, geography, and evolutionary biology. |
| Jared William Huffman is an American lawyer and politician who has been serving as the U.S. representative for California's 2nd congressional district since 2013, known for his environmental advocacy and Democratic Party affiliation. |
| Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is a prominent New Zealand rugby league player known for his role as a prop for the Sydney Roosters in the NRL and the New Zealand national team. |
| Jared Raymond Lorenzen was a record-setting American football quarterback known for his time with the New York Giants and his nickname "The Pillsbury Throwboy." |
| Jared Francis Harris is a British actor known for his roles in Mad Men, The Crown, and Chernobyl. |
| Jared Tristan Padalecki is a well-known American actor, famous for his role as Sam Winchester in the TV series Supernatural, and for his appearances in Gilmore Girls, New York Minute, House of Wax, and Friday the 13th. |
| Jared Evan Moskowitz is a Democratic politician who has served in various government positions, including as the U.S. representative for Florida's 23rd congressional district since 2023. |
| Jared James Walsh is a free agent and former MLB player known for his career as a first baseman and outfielder with the Los Angeles Angels. |
| Jared Isaacman is an American entrepreneur, pilot, philanthropist, and commercial astronaut with an estimated net worth of US$2 billion. |
| Jared Rivers is a former Australian rules footballer known for his time playing with the Melbourne and Geelong Football Clubs in the AFL. |
| Jared Donaldson, a former American professional tennis player from Rhode Island, was the only American to qualify for the inaugural Next Generation ATP Finals and has won titles in both singles and doubles. |
