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I have always liked the name Jared. Even now, I still do, in spite of the whole "bad-association" shtick. Like, yeah, some namesakes aren't exactly flattering, but most often than not, namesakes don't ruin (or make me instantly gravitate towards) a name for me. Besides, in my book, a namesake should not eclipse a name for me or others, regardless of how controversial or nasty the bearer is, as most if not all celebrities aren't good or perfect people and focusing on them only in the comments makes it feel like you got nothing to say about the name besides commentary that to be blunt, no one asked for. To me, this name is perfectly usable in spite of those bearers, and it is great. To start, I always liked the -red part. Gave this name a grit which I liked, and it did help matters that red has always been my favorite color (nowadays it's tied with cyan and medium blue). Even besides that, this name is handsome, rugged, refined, and simplistic in its strength. At just 5 letters, no more or less, it feels very dominant, sturdy, and firm, and I like that. The sound of this name is great, the Jar- part feels very suspenseful and grounded, as if giving this name a foundation. And the -ed feels like a clash, but not an irritating one, but rather pleasant, and I like the sound. The spelling of this name is great. It is clean and polished with no letter clashes whatsoever, and even if I'm not Christian, I like the historical and ancient touches the biblical association gives this name. I think it strengthens it a lot. I think this name is very mature. I don't get the childish comments surrounding this name. But I also think it'll fit well in a child too. And I've yet to meet a Jared, at least my age, which is a shame. I'd love to meet a Jared someday (or maybe I have? I don't know.) In short, I think it's a handsome, rugged, gritty, simplistic, sturdy, and firm name, and I like it a lot. I'd highly recommend it, it's fantastic.
sleeepyhead 4/23/2026, edited 4/24/2026
Although the many well-known associations with this name aren't very positive and the only personal association that I have with it is a guy I attended highschool with who had an absolute hot-headed temperament, I can't help but to like this name.
Jared comes across as classic, crisp, handsome and mature. It's well-known but also incredibly underused even though I can understand why not many people are choosing it anymore.
The one good association that I can think of however when it comes to this name is of the actor Jared Padalecki from Supernatural 2005-2020. So there are some positive associations.
The colors that I mainly associate with this name is red, probably due to the literal spelling of it, but also for whatever reason, Navy blue.
Realisticmind379 3/19/2026, edited 3/20/2026
I really like this name, so much so that I actually used this name for myself. I still kind of miss this name. It makes me think of a guy who is young, cool, confident, & probably will be the best pal you can ask for.
Also, this spelling is FAR more superior than the other variants out there. FIGHT ME!
whatzmyusrname 12/25/2025
I love this name. It's cool and edgy.
― Anonymous User 11/29/2025
A nice, strong, handsome name.
Very boring and childish, stick with Gerald.
― Anonymous User 5/27/2024
I like it. It’s easy to spell and pronounce.
ilovenames123 12/29/2023
I’ve only encountered 1 Jared in my life, but he was a chill guy. The name is nice, but it’s also not too common or complicated.
ElChikiting 12/8/2023
Name has no female equivalent? This should be banned immediately!
cookielover 6/16/2022
"Yeah I've met Jared (Of course I've met Jared!)" Wilbur Soot - Your New Boyfriend
I like this name mainly for this reference but it's also just a cool name.
Underverse 10/26/2021
Nice name, but I would use it as a middle name.
nylonpanda 10/10/2021
I used to not love the name for whatever reason, but now I do! (probably partially because Jared from Crazy Middles has it lol) but it's also kinda a cute name. Jerry is a cute nickname.
It sounds weird to me. Like jagged edges or something. Wilbur Soot also wouldn't be too fond of this name I'm sure!
ohquackity 7/15/2021
"Yeah, I've met Jared (of course, I've met Jared)" from the song Your New Boyfriend by Wilbur Soot.
ItsYeOctopus 6/27/2021
"She was poetry, but he couldn't read."
"His name was Jared, he's 19."
(from a tumblr post referencing a popular vine)
Its_Me_Toga 4/13/2021
It sounds decent and strong to me.
someone- 12/31/2020
Used to love it, still like it, but won’t use it because all I can think of now is "He went to Jared".
― Anonymous User 6/26/2020
Jared Padalecki plays Sam Winchester.
Jace Hendrix 5/12/2020
I really like the name Jared it is unique and perfect and not many people have that name.
As seen in the 68th chapter of the book of Jasher. This name is one of 8 names given to Mosheh.
This name was given him by his sister Miryam. So far in my research I have only been able to find the meaning of two out of the first four I have researched.
This site and the comments on this good name are not beneficial in my studies.
Jared Fogle ruined this name.
― Anonymous User 10/14/2019
I think the name Jared is a really popular name.
Dang1098 9/26/2019
Jared Fogle used to be the spokesman for Subway commercials starting in 2000. In 2015, however, he turned out to be a massive pedophile after being caught possessing child pornography. I really hope that this association won't forever ruin this perfectly fine name.
MarioDM02 4/26/2019
In 2018, 12 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Jared who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 288th most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.
― Anonymous User 10/18/2018
Jared Knabenbauer, YouTube personality.
Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, husband of his daughter Ivanka Marie Trump. Jared Kushner is an orthodox jew.
Jared S. Gilmore is an American actor known for playing Henry Mills in Once Upon A Time.
amanda82 4/24/2018
My name is Jarrod but rarely do I see my name spelled this way.. it's usually spelled Jared, like in the holy bible. But I'm not rugged or handsome, I'm just way too nice for my own good.. it's my number 1 fault I seem to have :)
Jared Ryan Abbrederis is an American football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He played college football at Wisconsin and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
cutenose 3/1/2017
Can also be spelt Jarrad.
Jarrad420 11/22/2016
My name is Jered. Jared means to descend, as in God sent people/angels down to earth for a purpose. Which I truly believe I am on this earth right now for. GOD BLESS.
8lyon 10/19/2016
I like this name and if you like\love it as well and are considering using it for your little guy, some combos I have paired with it that you are more than welcome to take a look at are:
Jared Kyle
Jared Leo
Jared Leon
Jared Levi
Jared Liam
Jared Logan
Jared Nolan
Jared Parker
Jared Raimi
Jared Ross
Jared Rylan
Jared Sebastian
Jared Shannon
Jared Thomas
Theodore Jared
Morgan Jared
Miles Jared
Lucas Jared
Thomas Jared.
― Anonymous User 4/25/2016
Said as Jare-ehd.
― Anonymous User 2/3/2016
Always makes me think of Jared Leto.
Oleg Karachi 1/15/2016
Jared Padalecki, Actor (well known on Supernatural).
― Anonymous User 7/20/2014
A very nice name for a boy. =)
― Anonymous User 4/18/2014
This name sounds very jarring to me.
angolmois 6/17/2013
Arnishelly 1/18/2013
The Irish form of Jared is Iárad, as there's no J in the Irish alphabet :)
kodabear 6/5/2013
Makes me think of Jared from Friday Night Cranks (:
― Anonymous User 4/19/2013
Jared ( Irish ), also known to mean "rose ". Found this meaning in the same book of baby names 16 years ago. I remember liking "rose" better as the meaning of Jared, than the other meanings! It's my eldest sons middle name... so I must have been happy with the meaning as well as the name! : )
arnishelly 1/18/2013
Sadly, this name (and all other spellings) has shifted from a lovely Biblical name to a bogan name here in Australia. It's all football's fault, with so many players carrying the name.
― Anonymous User 12/12/2011
Jared Harris is a famous actor.
Dawson 1/9/2011
Good for someone who is a US marine (jarhead, get it? Har-har). Otherwise, it's a strange name which just leaves that "jarred" feeling in you.
angolmois 11/21/2010
My husband's name is Jared and he is everything that has been mentioned a strong rugged man who is very caring. It annoys him that people can’t spell his name and keep spelling it Jarrod. In a very Aussie accent he says "JA RED mate not GER ARD not JA ROD, you say it like you spell it!".
― Anonymous User 7/13/2010
I've always disliked this name. It's just ugly.
Aureliano 2/28/2010
Jared Howe is a major character in Stephenie Meyer's book, the Host.
aprildee13 5/13/2009
I've always wanted to name a son Jared, but my wife doesn't like it. She went to school with a lot of guys with the name, but I haven't known too many people with this name myself.
― Anonymous User 11/25/2008
Actor Jared Padalecki ("pah-dah-le-tskee").
Emilie007 9/20/2008
Pronounced "yah-RED".
Emilie007 9/20/2008
Jared is a very nice name.
CharlieRob 6/4/2008
Jared Palomar is the bassist in the rock band Augustana.
Kekepania 4/26/2008
In the Old Testament, Jared was the great-great-grandfather of Noah and the great-great-great-grandson of Adam.
earthnut 1/3/2008
I really like this name, but I can never remember how to spell it. I always type 'Jerod'. Probably from watching Labyrinth too much.
kateyvic 12/31/2007
Actually, I like this name. But it is too common and I think the meaning is kind of boring.
CharlieRob 10/1/2007
I think Jared is a very handsome name. I've only known two Jareds in my life and both of them are wonderful people.
joanie2007 8/17/2007
When ever I hear the name 'Jared', I instantly think 'has AIDS', because of the South Park episode titled 'Jared has AIDS'
Jared Grace is from the Spiderwick series by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black.
rory 3/18/2007
I named my first born son Jared (15). He, like his name, is strong, protective, and beautiful. This name fits him well.
cfranklin 2/4/2007
I was going to be named Jared if I was a boy and, quite frankly, I am exceedingly glad that I'm a girl. What would you call someone named Jared? Jarry? uck.
Jared Fogle, is, of course, the famous Subway diet guy. Has anyone else noticed that he's started to put on weight again?
Eilicea 11/22/2006
Jared has always sounded to me like a sweet yet strong person. Regardless of its true meaning, as a result of my first love bearing this name, "Jared" will forever mean "sweetness" and "beloved" to me.
gaelruadh19 8/2/2006
Jared is a handsome rugged sounding name. I really like it and it isn't over used either which is nice.
― Anonymous User 7/14/2006
I grew up with a boy named Jared who used to live down the street from me, so when I hear this name he's the first person I think of. It also makes me think of the guy who lost a bunch of weight on the Subway diet (which isn't a bad thing!). In the long run, I do like this name a lot.
― Anonymous User 7/3/2006
I have always liked the name Jared, not overly used too which is nice.
― Anonymous User 5/14/2006
Jared Padalecki is Dean on Gilmore Girls.
― Anonymous User 3/6/2006
This is a very nice cultural name. I myself am not Jewish, although everyone else thinks I am, when they're not calling me Jerry, Derek, or Garritt.
Jared 12/29/2005
The name Jared means ruler or one who rules. In my experience the name is worthy of a King. The young gentleman I know with this name has the style, intelligence, compassion and strength to rule a nation.
danielle 12/29/2005
My impression of Jared is someone who tries hard and never gives up and no matter how many times he falls he has the courage in him to get right back up.
corvette 5/12/2005
This is the name of famous actor Jared Leto. :)*
monie 3/10/2005
Contribution to the other Jared Leto comments, not only is he the singer of 30 Seconds to Mars, he is also an actor. He was in Panic Room, Fight Club, Requiem for a Dream, and more.
In addition to the first comment, Jared Leto is also the lead singer of the band, 30 Seconds to Mars.

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