Jarrod
Meaning: He enlightens, God enlightens
Origin: Hebrew/Spanish
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #183
Total births: 1,959
History: Jarrod peaked in the 1990s in Australia. Jarrod Croker is a rugby league star. The name has a strong, athletic Australian character.
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| Current rank (2001) | #78 |
| Babies named Jarrod in 2001 | 110 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,959 |
| Peak year | 1995 (213 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #51 |
| Years in records | 1988–2001 (13 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 26 spots |
Frequently asked about Jarrod
What does the name Jarrod mean?
Jarrod means “He enlightens, God enlightens” from Hebrew/Spanish roots.
What is the origin of the name Jarrod?
Jarrod has Hebrew/Spanish origin. The traditional meaning is “He enlightens, God enlightens”.
How popular is Jarrod in Australia?
Jarrod ranked #78 in Australia in 2001 — given to 110 babies that year.
When was Jarrod most popular?
Jarrod peaked in 1995 with 213 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Jarrod a boy or girl name?
Jarrod is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Jarrods in registered births are male.
Is the name Jarrod rising or falling in popularity?
Jarrod has fallen 26 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #52 in 1996 to #78 in 2001.
How long has Jarrod been recorded in Australia?
Jarrod appears in birth records in Australia across 13 years — from 1988 through 2001.