Jared

Very boring and childish, stick with Gerald.

I like it. It’s easy to spell and pronounce.

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.

Name has no female equivalent? This should be banned immediately!

"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.

Nice name, but I would use it as a middle name.

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!

It sounds decent and strong to me.

Used to love it, still like it, but won’t use it because all I can think of now is “He went to Jared”.

I really like the name Jared it is unique and perfect and not many people have that name.

Jared Fogle ruined this name.

I think the name Jared is a really popular name.

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 :)

A very nice name for a boy. =)

This name sounds very jarring to me.

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.

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.

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!”.

I've always disliked this name. It's just ugly.

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.

Jared is a very nice name.

I really like this name, but I can never remember how to spell it. I always type 'Jerod'. Probably from watching Labyrinth too much.

Actually, I like this name. But it is too common and I think the meaning is kind of boring.

I think Jared is a very handsome name. I've only known two Jareds in my life and both of them are wonderful people.

I named my first born son Jared (15). He, like his name, is strong, protective, and beautiful. This name fits him well.

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 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.

Jared is a handsome rugged sounding name. I really like it and it isn't over used either which is nice.

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.

I have always liked the name Jared, not overly used too which is nice.

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.

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.

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.