To descend or one who descends
A variant of the biblical name Jared, derived from the Hebrew word 'yered'. It traditionally refers to a descent or coming down, often associated with the lineage of the patriarchs in the Old Testament.
Less common today
Jarred isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #411 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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