Spear ruler or may God exalt
Jeret is a rare modern variant likely derived from the Germanic name Gerald, meaning 'ruler of the spear,' or a phonetic variation of the Hebrew name Jerad, meaning 'descent.' It gained minor visibility in the late 20th century as a creative alternative to more common names like Jared or Jarrett.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Jeret in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Olympic silver medalist in freestyle skiing
