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Name Origin

Jared is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'he will descend' or 'he shall go down'. It is derived from the Hebrew name יָרֶד (Yared).

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Famous People

Jared Leto (1971-)

Actor, Musician

  • Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
  • Frontman of the band Thirty Seconds to Mars

Jared Kushner (1981-)

Businessman, Politician

  • Senior Advisor to President Donald Trump
  • Husband of Ivanka Trump

Jared Diamond (1937-)

Geographer, Historian, Author

  • Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction
  • Author of 'Guns, Germs, and Steel'