Jarod is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "descending" or "he will descend." It is derived from the Hebrew word yarad, which means "to go down" or "to descend."
The name Jarod first appeared in the Bible as one of the sons of Esau, who was the son of Isaac and Rebekah. In the Bible story, Esau had four wives, but only two are named: Adah and Bashemath. However, the names of his other two wives, Oholibamah and Mahalath, are not mentioned in the Bible. Some traditions suggest that Jarod was one of their sons.
Over time, the name Jarod has been used by various cultures and has gained popularity as a given name for boys. Today, it is recognized as a unisex name, although it is still more commonly used for boys.
Jarod is also the name of several notable figures in history and popular culture, such as American actor Jarod Joseph and Canadian musician Jarod Rossignol. These individuals have helped to further popularize the name and contribute to its ongoing legacy.
The popularity of the name Jarod peaked between 1975 and 1982 with a significant increase from just over 200 births in 1976 to nearly 400 births in 1982. After this period, the number of babies named Jarod steadily declined, reaching its lowest point in recent years with only 8 births recorded in 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 11,774 births for the name Jarod since 1966.