Jordan
Unisex name · Hebrew · pronounced JOR-dun
Verified name
What does Jordan mean?
Flowing down
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: English|Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 131 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 248 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Jordy, Jord
Variant: Jorden, Jordon
Related: Jordana, Giordano
Using Jordan across cultures
River name used widely for both boys and girls.
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