Jarid

Jarid is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, considered a variant spelling of Jared or Jarrod. The biblical Jared was a patriarch mentioned in Genesis as the father of Enoch and means 'descent' or 'one who descended.' This alternative spelling gained modest popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s when parents began experimenting with unique spellings of traditional names. Jarid offers a slightly more contemporary feel than Jared while maintaining the same pronunciation. Though never reaching the top tier of popular names, it provides a balance between familiarity and distinctiveness. The name carries connotations of strength and biblical heritage while its less common spelling gives it a modern edge.

Pronounced JAR-id.

As of October 2026, Jarid ranked #13048 in US births in 2016 SSA, peaked at #1262 in 1989.