Jordan

Meaning of Jordan

Comes from the name of the Jordan River. The name symbolizes descent or flowing down.

Jordan has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jordan

Jordan has cooled off, slipping to #131 in 2025, down from a peak of #36 in 2000.

Jordan as a girl's name

Jordan is also used as a girl's name, currently ranked #584 in the US. The name Jordan means "to flow down" or "descend". It refers to the Jordan River, an important river in the Middle East.

Notable people named Jordan

• Michael Jordan
  Basketball superstar and businessman
• Jordan Peele
  Actor, comedian, and director
• Jordan Spieth
  Professional golfer
• Jordan Rudess
  Keyboardist (Dream Theater)
• Jordan Knight
  Singer (New Kids on Block)

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Questions about the name Jordan

What does the name Jordan mean?

Jordan means comes from the name of the jordan river. the name symbolizes descent or flowing down, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Jordan a boy's or a girl's name?

Jordan is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Jordan?

In 2025, Jordan ranked #131 for boys, down from #104 the year before and #584 for girls, down from #538 the year before.

When was Jordan most popular?

Jordan peaked at #36 in 2000.