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Yarden

♂ Boy

Pronounced YAR-den /ˈjɑːr.dɛn/Medium

Meaning: The Hebrew name Yarden, the native name of the Jordan River, from a root meaning 'to descend; to flow down.' A river-and-nature name; the masculine counterpart to Jordan.Low

In 30 seconds: A flowing Hebrew name: Yarden is 'the Jordan River; to flow down' (said 'YAR-den'). Natural and rooted.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningThe Hebrew name Yarden, the native name of the Jordan River, from a root meaning 'to descend; to flow down.' A river-and-nature name; the masculine counterpart to Jordan.
U.S. rank (2023)#10763 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 97

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019902023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Yarden is the Hebrew name of the Jordan River, from a root 'to descend; flow down.' It reads flowing and grounded — rare in the U.S., familiar in Israel (said 'YAR-den').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, more familiar in Israel. Rare, flowing, and rooted.

Did you know? Yarden is Hebrew for the Jordan River — from a root meaning 'to descend; to flow down' — a natural, water-rooted name and the Hebrew form of Jordan; noted respectfully (said 'YAR-den').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Yarden — Hebrew Yarden; the Jordan River; 'to flow down'

Variations

JordanYardenaYardan

Nicknames

YarDee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yarden mean?

Yarden is Hebrew for 'the Jordan River,' from a root meaning 'to descend; to flow down.'

How do you pronounce Yarden?

It's said YAR-den /ˈjɑːr.dɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yarden a boy or girl name?

Yarden is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Yarden?

Yarden is a rare name in the U.S.

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