UK boy's name
Jador
A name of unknown origin and uncertain meaning.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jador is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jador popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3848, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 8 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2019 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Jador. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jador ranked #3848 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 8 boys were registered as Jador.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jador as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3848
2020
Births in 2020
4
Latest year
Peak year
2019
8 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Jador mean?
The name Jador has its origins rooted in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known civilizations to have existed in Mesopotamia, which is modern-day Iraq. The name is derived from the Sumerian words "ja" meaning "to honor" and "dor" meaning "eternal." It is believed that the name was first introduced during the third millennium BCE, during the peak of the Sumerian civilization.
In the ancient Sumerian inscriptions and cuneiform tablets, the name Jador was often associated with individuals of high social status or those who had achieved great feats. It was a name bestowed upon individuals who were revered and respected within their communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jador can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest known literary works in human history. The epic poem, which dates back to around 2100 BCE, mentions a character named Jador, who was a prominent figure in the court of the legendary king Gilgamesh.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jador. One such person was Jador of Antioch, a prominent Christian theologian who lived in the 4th century CE. He played a significant role in shaping the early doctrines of the Christian faith and was highly respected for his scholarly works.
Another prominent figure named Jador was Jador the Scribe, who lived during the reign of the Abbasid Caliphate in the 8th century CE. He was a renowned scholar and writer, and his works on literature, history, and philosophy had a profound impact on the intellectual landscape of the time.
In the realm of warfare, Jador the Valiant was a celebrated military commander who served under the Byzantine Emperor Basil II in the late 10th century CE. His strategic brilliance and bravery on the battlefield earned him a place in the annals of Byzantine history.
During the Renaissance period, Jador Della Robbia was an Italian sculptor and artist who lived from 1435 to 1538. He was known for his innovative techniques in glazed terracotta sculptures and his works can be found in various churches and museums across Italy.
Finally, Jador Ibn Battuta was a renowned Moroccan scholar and explorer who lived from 1304 to 1369. He is famous for his extensive travels across Africa, Asia, and Europe, and his detailed accounts of the various cultures and civilizations he encountered during his journeys have become invaluable historical records.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jador over time
The chart below shows babies named Jador registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2019 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jador, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2020, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jador by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jador was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3848 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #2488 | 8 | 1 |
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Names similar to Jador
- Jack 188,738
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- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jador: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jador in the UK right now?
In 2020, Jador was ranked #3848 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Jador most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 8 babies registered as Jador in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jador?
A name of unknown origin and uncertain meaning.
How many people are called Jador in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Jador across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.