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Jourden
Pronounced JOR-dun /ˈdʒɔːr.dən/High
Meaning: A modern respelling of Jordan, from the Hebrew river name Yarden, from a root meaning 'to flow down; descend'. The river itself carried the name into use as a given name.Medium
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Jourden is a spelling variant of Jordan, which comes from the Hebrew Yarden, the river that 'flows down' from the hills toward the Dead Sea. Crusaders and pilgrims brought the name back to Europe, and it became a steady boys' name in English. The -ourden spelling is a recent American touch (said 'JOR-dun').
The Jourden spelling is rare for boys in the U.S., while Jordan itself is a long-standing favorite. Familiar, water-bright, and easy to say.
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What does the name Jourden mean?
Jourden is a respelling of Jordan, from the Hebrew river name meaning 'to flow down; descend'.
How do you pronounce Jourden?
It's said JOR-dun /ˈdʒɔːr.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Jourden a boy or girl name?
Jourden is used here as a boy's name; Jordan spellings are used for both.
How popular is Jourden?
The Jourden spelling is rare for boys in the U.S., though Jordan is very familiar.