He who descends or rules
Jerrod is a variant of Jared, a Hebrew name meaning 'descent'. In the Old Testament, Jared was a patriarch and the father of Enoch, said to have lived for 962 years. The 'Jerrod' spelling gained some popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as a phonetic variation.
About 13 boys were named Jerrod in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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