Jared
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Jared, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A male given name of Hebrew biblical origin, rare in English until the 1960s.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Latin Iared, from Ancient Greek Ἰαρέδ (Iaréd), from Biblical Hebrew יֶרֶד (yéred). Often explained as deriving from the root י־ר־ד (y-r-d), which forms words relating to descending (see Jordan and ירדן for more); some interpret the Book of Enoch as suggesting that the Jared in the Bible was so named because it was...
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What does “Jared” mean?
The word “Jared” means a male given name of Hebrew biblical origin, rare in English until the 1960s.
How do you pronounce “Jared”?
“Jared” is pronounced JA-ruhd (/ˈd͡ʒæɹəd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Jared” in a sentence?
Here is “Jared” used in a sentence: “Jared became a popular baby name in the late twentieth century.”
What part of speech is “Jared”?
“Jared” is a name.
Is “Jared” a common word?
“Jared” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the origin of the name Jared?
Jared is a male given name of Hebrew biblical origin. It remained rare in English-speaking countries until it grew in popularity starting in the 1960s.
Is Jared a common name today?
Jared was uncommon in English usage before the 1960s, after which it became a more widely used given name for boys.
Is Jared related to any biblical figures?
Yes, Jared has biblical origins as a Hebrew name, which is part of why it appears in English-speaking countries as a given name.