Jarod
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jarod: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1998.
A modern spelling variant of Jared, Jarod traces its roots to the Hebrew Yared, meaning “descent” or “he shall descend.” In the Old Testament, Jared was a patriarch and the father of Enoch. The name gained a contemporary edge through the television series *The Pretender*, where the protagonist—a genius on the run—was called Jarod. A fictional bearer, but one that cemented the spelling in popular culture. Though less common than the classic Jared, Jarod offers a streamlined, slightly more unusual alternative. It shares the same biblical heritage and carries a quiet, thoughtful resonance—fitting for parents drawn to a name that feels both grounded and quietly distinctive.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19983 babies
- Latest (1998)
- #4223 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1998
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y