Jered
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Jered is a Hebrew name associated with the meaning “descent”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Jered
Jered is a variant spelling of the more common name Jared, which has strong Hebrew origins. In the Bible (Biblical), Jared is a patriarch mentioned in the Book of Genesis, the son of Mahalalel and father of Enoch. The name is derived from the Hebrew word yarad (יָרַד), meaning 'descent', 'to descend', or 'to go down'. Some interpretations suggest it could refer to 'one who descends' or 'a descendant'. Jered carries a sense of ancient lineage and biblical heritage, offering a classic yet slightly uncommon alternative to its more traditional spelling.
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Gender Usage of the Name Jered
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Jered is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Jered
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Jered is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 741K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 5.05M births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.68M births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 26.6M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Jered ranked #10,620 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Jered shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,018 in 1982. Its lowest recorded position was #10,620 in 2025. Over the last 19 years (2006–2025) the name fell -2916 places (from #7,704 to #10,620).
Name StyleMethodology
Jered is classified as Retro Boy Names because it peaked in 1982, has fallen to only 1% of that peak, and shows no material recent rebound.Characteristics of the Name Jered
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- J — Boy Names Starting with J
- Ends with
- d — Boy Names Ending in “d”
Name AestheticMethodology
Jered is a one-syllable name that achieves a direct, abrupt phonetic impact. Its association with the biblical figure Jared—despite the minor spelling variation—anchors it within a Vintage Revival aesthetic. This combination of singular syllable count and ancient literary roots creates a classic, sturdy impression.
Middle Names For Jered
Middle names used with JeredMethodology
Jered is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Jered Michael · Jered Keith · Jered Steven · Jered Christopher · Jered DanielView all 34 boy middle names.
Middle name suggestions for JeredMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Jered is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Jered Joseph · Jered Junior · Jered Gerald · Jered Justin · Jered Julius. View all 175 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Jered
Biblical ReferencesMethodology
As one of the Biblical Boy Names, Jered appears once in the Bible. Its only recorded occurrence is in Old Testament - I Chronicles (1CH 4:18): And his wife, a woman of the tribe of Judah, became the mother of Jered, the father of Gedor, and Heber, the father of Soco, and Jekuthiel, the father of Zanoah.
Names Similar to Jered
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Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Jared · Jarrod · Jarrett · View all 56 names
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Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Jere · Jerek · Jerel
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: David · Richard · Donald · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Jered in ASL
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