Jorden
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jorden
Jorden is a modern spelling variant of Jordan, derived from the Hebrew name Yarden (יַרְדֵּן), meaning "the descender" or "flowing down," referring to the Jordan River.
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Etymology
Jorden is a modern spelling variant of Jordan, derived from the Hebrew name Yarden (יַרְדֵּן), meaning "the descender" or "flowing down," referring to the Jordan River. The name is used across Christian, Jewish, and secular Western cultures, gaining popularity as a given name in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, particularly after the 1980s.
Jorden currently ranks #3,893 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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