J
Masculine
English
Meaning & History
Jerrod is a variant of the name Jared, which is derived from the Hebrew names Yareḏ or Yereḏ, meaning "descent." In the Old Testament, Jared is a close descendant of Adam, as recorded in Genesis 5:15-20. The name has been used in English since the Protestant Reformation, and its popularity in the 20th century was boosted by the character Jarrod Barkley from the television series The Big Valley (1965-1969). Jerrod is one of several spelling variations, including Jarod, Jarred, Jarrod, and Jerred. The name is used primarily in English-speaking countries, and its bearers occasionally appear in modern contexts, though it remains less common than the standard form Jared.
- Meaning: Descent
- Origin: Hebrew, via Jared
- Type: Variant spelling
- Usage Regions: English-speaking countries