US Popularity Rank: 19281

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: One who descends

Jarod is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, sure to announce baby’s status as the new cool kid on the block. This studly appellation is a form of Jared, which comes from Yered—a Biblical name that translates to “one who descends.” In the Book of Genesis, Yered was a sixth-generation descendant of Adam and Eve who lived to be 962 years old. A name that offers a connection to the divine while maintaining modern flair, one can’t help but admire a debonair name like Jarod.