NAME PROFILE
Jerod
Jerod is a variant of the name Jared, which is of Hebrew origin meaning 'descent' or 'to descend.' The name conveys a sense of strength and reliability, often associated with someone who is grounded and down-to-earth, yet capable of great insight and wisdom.
Key Stats
| Total births | 6,014 |
| Gender | Male (61% / 39%) |
| Peak year | 1981 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1968 |
| Most recent | 2010 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 23%TX — 23%OH — 19%IL — 19%FL — 17%
Notable People
Jerod Mayo (Former NFL linebacker and coach) · Jerod Evans (Football player) · Jerod Brown (Basketball player) · Jerod Leto (Actor and musician, *30 Seconds to Mars*) · Jerod Wilson (American football player)
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