US Popularity Rank: 10969

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Descent

Yered is a boy’s name meaning “descent.” It’s the Hebrew form of the name Jered. It is also a biblical name, as Yered is a figure mentioned in the Book of Genesis. When something descends, it’s the act of moving downward, such as descending a staircase or descending from a high place. If you feel like your one is like a tiny angel that’s descended into your life, Yered could be just the name you’re looking for.