Jered
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jered
Jered is a variant spelling of Jared, derived from the Hebrew name Yared (יָרֶד), meaning "he descends" or "descendant." The name has roots in biblical tradition, appearing in the Old Testament as the name of Methuselah's father in the genealogy of Adam.
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Etymology
Jered is a variant spelling of Jared, derived from the Hebrew name Yared (יָרֶד), meaning "he descends" or "descendant." The name has roots in biblical tradition, appearing in the Old Testament as the name of Methuselah's father in the genealogy of Adam.
The name is primarily used in Jewish, Christian, and secular Western cultures, with particular popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century; it has no specific religious restriction and is borne by both believers and non-believers across various denominations.
Jered currently ranks #8,544 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.
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