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Jered

JER-ed

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

The Story of Jered

From ancient Hebrew, a name meaning 'descent' was carried by prophets, and now it's waiting to descend upon your son.

Jered is a variant spelling of Jared, stemming from the Hebrew name Yered (יֶרֶד), which means 'descent' or 'to come down.' The name appears in biblical genealogies, notably as an ancestor of Noah. It journeyed from ancient Israelite tradition, translated through Greek and Latin, and found its place in Christian cultures, often chosen for its gentle, grounded meaning.

Whispering 'Jered' feels like a calm, steady reassurance. It’s a name for a child you imagine approaching life with a grounded humility and a quiet strength. You can feel the weight of it in your hand as you write it on his baby blanket, and picture yourself hearing it spoken with affection, a grounding presence in your life.

What It Means

A variant spelling of Jared, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yered (יֶרֶד), meaning "descent" or "to come down."

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

HumbleReliablePracticalGentle

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#177 in 1982

Total Births

3,788

First Recorded

1949

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