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Oren
Oren
אֹ֫רֶן o.ren
Oren (Hebrew: אֹ֫רֶן, o.ren) is a biblical name; its Hebrew etymology is not securely established. It appears once, at 1 Chronicles 2:25. In 2025 it was given to 174 children in the United States. Use is rising. Around 9,547 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Ahijah in 1 Chronicles 2.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Oren
son of Jerahmeel
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 174 | Rising |
| All-time total | 9,547 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 174 in 2025 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | CA | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 2:25 |
| Cross-references | 2 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Bunah co-occurrence Appears with Bunah in 1 Chronicles 2.
- Ahijah co-occurrence Appears with Ahijah in 1 Chronicles 2.
- Ozem co-occurrence Appears with Ozem in 1 Chronicles 2.
- Ram co-occurrence Appears with Ram in 1 Chronicles 2.
- Jerahmeel co-occurrence Appears with Jerahmeel in 1 Chronicles 2.
- Hezron co-occurrence Appears with Hezron in 1 Chronicles 2.
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.25;
son of: Jerahmeel (H3396);
brother of: Ram (H7410H), Bunah (H0946), Ozem (H0684H), Ahijah (H0281J) and Onam (H0208H)
§ Oren = "cedar"
a descendant of Judah
Oren was a son of Jerahmeel, a descendant of Judah.
The biblical story
Oren was one of the sons of Jerahmeel, a descendant of Judah (1Ch.2.25). He is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah, which lists the descendants of Judah's sons and grandsons. Jerahmeel was the son of Hezron, who was the son of Perez, one of Judah's twin sons born to Tamar (1Ch.2.5, 9). The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2 provides insight into the family lines and clans within the tribe of Judah. Oren's mention in this genealogy suggests that he was a significant figure within the Jerahmeelite clan. However, no further details about Oren's life or role are provided in the Bible.
Key verses
Oren appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And the sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were, Ram the firstborn, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, and Ahijah.
1 Chronicles 2:25
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 2:25