Jared
4 synonyms 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
The name traces back through Latin Iared to Ancient Greek Ἰαρέδ (Iaréd) and further to Biblical Hebrew יֶרֶד (yéred). It is often explained as coming from the root י־ר־ד (y-r-d), which forms words to do with descending (see Jordan and ירדן for more); some read the Book of Enoch as suggesting that the biblical Jared was...
Full origin of Jared →Frequently asked questions
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.
