Jordan
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Jordan is a Hebrew name meaning “to flow down”. It is a popular name, primarily used for boys, with 76.11% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Jordan
Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin, primarily signifying to flow down or descend. The name is historically associated with the Jordan River, the location of the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist in the New Testament. This geographic and religious significance led to its adoption as a given name during the Middle Ages, particularly among those who had traveled to the Holy Land. It remains a name rooted in both landscape and religious history.
Meaning Comments
- Hawkbones84: Jordan sounds like a nice name.
- Sunjiuwei123: Jordan is a Tibetan name as well.
- Redoodle1042: Jordan is possibly a biblical name that means "descend" or "flow down". So Jordan has led itself to being a name used for males or females, but Jordana is strictly for females. This is just a masculine name that talks about baptisting children and I don’t think it has anything to do with the name Jordan being originally masculine, but I do think it’s more of a masculine name. It could be originally masculine, I take that back!
Gender Usage of the Name Jordan
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Jordan is primarily used as a name for boys. Approximately 76.11% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Jordan
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Jordan is listed under Popular Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 399 births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.2K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 518 births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 234 births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Jordan ranked #93 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #71 in 2024 — a drop of 22 places. A widely recognized choice, Jordan has maintained a steady Top-100 presence.
Historically, its best recorded position was #13 in 1994. Its lowest recorded position was #1,479 in 1919. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -30 places (from #63 to #93).
Name StyleMethodology
Jordan is classified as Timeless Boy Names because it appears across 97% of recorded years, averages 4,191 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 4,444 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Jordan
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- J — Boy Names Starting with J
- Ends with
- n — Boy Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Jordan uses two syllables with a strong initial stress, which lends the name a direct and assertive presence. The name is widely identified with Michael Jordan, arguably the most iconic athlete of the modern era, which reinforces a perception of excellence. This specific association establishes its Strong & Powerful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Jordan
Middle names used with JordanMethodology
Jordan is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Jordan Alexander · Jordan Michael · Jordan Tyler · Jordan Thomas · Jordan ChristopherView all 950 boy middle names.
- Total 2,841 middle names used with Jordan
- 1,173 girl middle names used with Jordan
- 630 unisex middle names used with Jordan
Middle name suggestions for JordanMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Jordan is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Jordan Malik · Jordan Micah · Jordan Monte · Jordan Myron · Jordan Mikel. View all 76 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Jordan
Biblical ReferencesMethodology
As one of the Biblical Boy Names, Jordan appears 192 times throughout the Bible. Selected verses include:
- Old Testament - Genesis (GEN 13:10):
And Lot, lifting up his eyes and looking an the valley of Jordan, saw that it was well watered everywhere, before the Lord had sent destruction on Sodom and Gomorrah; it was like the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt, on the way to Zoar.
- Old Testament - Numbers (NUM 13:29):
And the Amalekites are in the South; and the Hittites and the Jebusites and the Amorites are living in the hill-country; and the Canaanites by the sea and by the side of Jordan.
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 8 biological records matching the name Jordan. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. These records are provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Jordan
Sound Like Jordan Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Jordon · Jorden · Geordan · View all 23 names
Spelled Like Jordan Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Jorvan · Jorgan
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: James · John · Joseph · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Jordan Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: John · Steven · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Jordan”
Dictionary Meaning of "Jordan"Methodology
A placename
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- A river in Western Asia, in the Middle East, that empties into the Dead Sea, flowing through Israel, the Golan Heights, the West Bank and Jordan.
- A country in Western Asia, in the Middle East. Official name: Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Capital and largest city: Amman.
- The name of other rivers around the world, listed under Jordan River (disambiguation).
- A number of places in the United States:
- An unincorporated community in Washington Township, Daviess County, Indiana.
- An unincorporated community in Morgan Township, Owen County, Indiana.
- An unincorporated community in Boone County, Iowa.
- An unincorporated community in Fulton County, Kentucky.
- A city in Scott County, Minnesota.
- A neighbourhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- An unincorporated community in Hickory County, Missouri.
- A small town, the county seat of Garfield County, Montana.
- A village in Onondaga County, New York.
- An unincorporated community in Johnston County, North Carolina.
- An unincorporated community in Linn County, Oregon.
- A town in Green County, Wisconsin.
- An unincorporated community in Hull, Portage County, Wisconsin.
- A number of townships in the United States, listed under Jordan Township.
- A community in Lincoln, Regional Municipality of Niagara, Ontario, Canada.
- A small suburb of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref SK4092).
- An area of Yau Tsim Mong district, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
- Places in the Philippines:
- A barangay of Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
- A municipality, the capital of Guimaras, Philippines.
- A barangay of Villaba, Leyte, Philippines.
Examples
- Early the next morning I met with King Hussein of Jordan and then drove to the airport with the shah. All three of us agreed that we ought to give Sadat our support, and on the basis for a Middle East peace.
- Ghamr and Baqura became part of Jordan after the country gained independence from Britain in 1946. The areas were later seized by Israel but eventually incorporated into a peace treaty between the two countries in 1994. The treaty included a long-term lease that would allow Israeli farmers to cultivate the land.
A unisex given name from Hebrew.
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- A male given name from Hebrew; in the Middle Ages given to children baptized with Jordan water brought by crusaders.
- A female given name from Hebrew, of mid-20th century and later usage.
Examples
- I call him Jordan and it will do. He has no other name before or after. What was there to call him, fished as he was from the stinking Thames? A child can't be called Thames, no and not Nile either, for all his likeness to Moses. But I wanted to give him a river name, a name not bound to anything, just as the waters aren't bound to anything.
A surname transferred from the given name derived from the male given name
Translations
The name Jordan has 242 translations, for example: in Spanish it is rendered as country, in French it is rendered as surname, etc..
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How to Spell Jordan in ASL
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Comments on the name Jordan
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Theseus2029
Also used in Poland. The Polish pronunciation is YAWR-dan.
Hellslover3
In 2018, 20 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Jordan who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 164th most common male first name for living U.S. citizens. In 2018, 13 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Jordan who is registered female with the Social Security Administration. It is the 436th most common female first name for living U.S. citizens.
Shinelancer
This name was being used in medieval England, being brought over from crusaders.
Purehellrai
I know this is very unpopular but I personally only like Jordan as a girl's name. I really don't like it on boys. Also, I really hate Jordyn for a girl! The only spelling of Jordan that I like for a girl is Jordan! However, I actually like Jordyn on a boy! Therefore, if I have a daughter her name will be Jordan and if I have a son his name will be Jordyn.
Hackersname
You people who don't think Jordan should be used as a girls name obviously don't read! The name was used for a female character, Jordan Baker, in the book The Great Gatsby! Which was written IN 1925! So quit trying to act as if women are taking a boys name... There are a lot of names used as unisex names... And, it's about time people quit trying to be so "creative" when naming their children... When no one knows how to pronounce your child's name when they see it or spell it when they hear it you've gone to far! And, that's far more embarrassing for a child then having a "boys" name or a "girls" name that people can read at graduation!