Jared
descent or he who descends (Hebrew)
Jared is a biblical / english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 462, with 14,391 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
descent or he who descends (Hebrew)
The name Jared derives from the Hebrew name Yared, meaning 'descent'. In the Old Testament, Jared is a descendant of Adam and the father of Enoch. In the Philippines, it became popular in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of the broader adoption of English and modern biblical names.
Jared is a biblical name of Hebrew origin (Yared), appearing in the Book of Genesis. It entered widespread use in the Philippines through American English influence and Christian biblical naming practices.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly given as a standalone first name or in compounds (e.g., Jared Paul, John Jared). Frequently given nicknames include Red, Jay, or Jed.
Related forms
- Yared Hebrew
- Jared Spanish
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Jared with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Jared with two Filipino surnames?
Jared is the given name. The full name is Jared + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Jared a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Jared is number 462, with 14,391 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.