Jordan
Hebrew name meaning “to flow down; descend”
- Gender
- Unisex · 14% girls
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- to flow down; descend
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #98
- Born in 2023
- 4,267
- Peak year
- 1998 (#27)
Meaning & origin
Jordan comes from the River Jordan, from the Hebrew Yarden, 'to flow down' or 'descend'. It is used for any gender.
Is Jordan a Hebrew name?
Yes — Jordan is a Hebrew name meaning "to flow down; descend". Jordan comes from the River Jordan, from the Hebrew Yarden, 'to flow down' or 'descend'. It is used for any gender. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Jordan ranked #98 for children. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, Jordan was given to 616 girls and 3,651 boys in the US — about 14% girls.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #27 in 1998
“Unranked” means Jordan was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
How to spell Jordan
Jordan is spelled J-O-R-D-A-N — 6 letters and 2 syllables.
Jordan: frequently asked questions
What does the name Jordan mean?
Jordan is a Hebrew name meaning "to flow down; descend". Jordan comes from the River Jordan, from the Hebrew Yarden, 'to flow down' or 'descend'. It is used for any gender.
Where does the name Jordan come from?
Jordan is of Hebrew origin. Jordan comes from the River Jordan, from the Hebrew Yarden, 'to flow down' or 'descend'. It is used for any gender.
Is Jordan a boy or a girl name?
Jordan is used for both. In the latest US data it was given to 616 girls and 3,651 boys — about 14% girls and 86% boys.
How many babies are named Jordan?
In 2023, Jordan was given to 616 girls and 3,651 boys in the US — about 14% girls.
Is Jordan a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Jordan ranked #98 for children. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Jordan?
Jordan is spelled J-O-R-D-A-N — 6 letters.
How common is the name Jordan?
In 2023, Jordan was given to 616 girls and 3,651 boys in the US — about 14% girls. In the latest US data, Jordan ranked #98 for children. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Jordan a Hebrew name?
Yes — Jordan is a Hebrew name meaning "to flow down; descend". Jordan comes from the River Jordan, from the Hebrew Yarden, 'to flow down' or 'descend'. It is used for any gender. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
What does Jordan mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Jordan means "to flow down; descend". Jordan comes from the River Jordan, from the Hebrew Yarden, 'to flow down' or 'descend'. It is used for any gender.
Is Jordan a biblical name?
Jordan is usually classified as Hebrew, and biblical belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as biblical too. It means "to flow down; descend".