Jared is of Hebrew origin and means "to descend, come down". It is derived from the Hebrew word yarad, which is also the root for the word "Jordan", referring to the river that descends from Mount Hermon in northern Israel. The name Jared was first used in the Bible as one of the sons of Enoch in the Book of Genesis. Throughout history, it has been a popular given name among various cultures and languages, including English, French, Spanish, and Scandinavian.
"Jared was quite popular among parents in the year 1992, with exactly seven babies being named Jared during that time."