Jordan name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Hebrew, German, English and Germanic

Usage: English, German, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: jorr-dinn

Meaning: To Flow Down, Down-flowing, The Descending, Inspired By the Eponymous River In Palestine, Earth and Bold

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What does Jordan mean?
Variations of Jordan
Nicknames for Jordan
How popular is Jordan?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Jordan
Famous People Named Jordan
Lists having Jordan

What does Jordan mean?

The name Jordan is of Hebrew origin and means "one who flows down". The name is derived from the river Jordan, which flows between Israel and Jordan. The river was named for the Hebrew word yarad, meaning "to descend" or "to flow down".

The name Jordan has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages.

It was popularized in the English-speaking world by the American basketball player Michael Jordan (born 1963).

Famous people with the name include:

Jordan Aires, Brazilian footballer
Jordan Belfort, American stockbroker and author of The Wolf of Wall Street
Jordan Breen, American mixed martial arts commentator
Jordan Buetow, Canadian actor

Among the famous people named Jordan are basketball legend Michael Jordan, actor Jordana Brewster, model Jordan Carver, and singer Jordan Sparks.

Michael Jordan is one of the most celebrated athletes in history.

He dominated the game of basketball during his time with the Chicago Bulls, winning six NBA Championships. His Airness continues to be a successful businessman and philanthropist, and is widely considered to be the greatest basketball player of all time.

Jordana Brewster is best known for her role as Mia Toretto in The Fast and the Furious franchise. She has also starred in television shows such as Dallas and Chuck, and movies such as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning.

Jordana Brewster is married to filmmaker Andrew Form, with whom she has two children.

Jordan Carver is a German glamour model and actress. She first gained attention after appearing on the cover of German Max Magazine in 2010.

Since then, she has graced the covers of numerous magazines and appeared in commercials and music videos. In addition to modeling, Jordan Carver has also launched her own line of lingerie and started an acting career.

Jordan Sparks rose to fame after winning the seventh season of American Idol in 2008. Since then, she has gone on to release four studio albums and several hit singles. Outside of her music career, Sparks has also appeared on Broadway, starred in films such as Sparkle and Left Behind, and served as a host on Lip

If you're on the hunt for a baby name that is unique but not too out-there, then Jordan might be a good choice for you.

This name has risen in popularity in recent years but is still relatively uncommon, so your child is sure to stand out with this name. Additionally, Jordan is a strong and powerful name with positive associations, making it a great choice for your little one.

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How do I pronounce Jordan?

The two syllabled name Jordan is pronounced, jorr-dinn. The name can also be pronounced as j(o)-rdan or jor-dan.

Variants of Jordan

Yarden, Giordana, Jörn, Georgios, Jörgen, Jordana, Jordanalexander, Yardan, Görgen, Georg

Nicknames for Jordan

Plateful of nicknames available for name Jordan include:

Names that rhyme with Jordan

How popular is the name Jordan?

Jordan was an extremely popular name in United States. Over 505257 babies have been given the name in 200 years. At the peak of its usage in 1997, 16131 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 26th position.

However after 200 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 33 times Also, Jordan is a very popular name in England and Wales given to over 39243 babies in 45 years.

Currently the moniker is on a rise, in 1997, 5750 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 10th position. Moreover, the first name has been to the top 10 baby names 2 times Also, Jordan was among the very popular names in France.

Since emerging in 1963 around 54580 babies have been given the name. When at the peak of its usage in 1993, it ranked 7th when 6342 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 65 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Moreover, the name has been to the top 10 baby names 1 times Also, Jordan is a popular in New South Wales where over 10408 new-borns have been given the name since 1985.

Recently the name is rising, in 1994, 653 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 14th position. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 50 baby names 19 times

Jordan is a common name in Ireland given to over 3269 babies in 59 years.

Currently the name is rising, in 1999, 315 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 20th position. Also, Jordan is common in Belgium where over 2528 new-borns have been given the name since 1995.

At its zenith in 1995, 317 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 30th position. Also, Jordan used to be a common name in Queensland, first appeared in 1985 and over 6586 babies have been given the name in 47 years.

When at its peak in 1994,. However after 47 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Also, Jordan used to be a common name in Western Australia, first appeared in 1993 and over 1149 babies have been given the name in 6 years.

When at its peak in 1994,. After 6 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 5 baby names 1 times Also, In Victoria, Jordan was once a common name since emerging in 2008 it has been given to over 1690 babies.

When at the peak of its usage in 2008,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 12 years but it is still going strong.

Jordan is a familiar baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 300 names.

Recently in 2019, 73 babies were given Jordan and it reached its peak ranking, 228 on boy names chart. Over 272 people have been named Jordan in Netherlands. Jordan is a unique baby name in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 188 on boy names chart when 42 babies were named Jordan. There are over 574 babies that have been given the name Jordan in Switzerland.

Jordan is a rare baby name in Northern Territory still in use today. But Jordan is a popular baby name in Philippines where every 1 in 4000 have the name as well as in, Canada, England, North Macedonia, Australia and Tanzania.

At least, 620000 people globally have carried Jordan as their given name according to our estimate.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	98	3632	499	613
2022	92	3878	503	621
2021	88	3981	425	735
2020	82	4260	436	699
2019	89	4328	401	770
2018	81	4676	374	836
2017	73	5151	355	889
2016	65	5654	287	1124
2015	59	6312	262	1216
2014	56	6881	246	1313

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Jordan in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	1232	792	241	145
	221	30	42	6
	517	233	35	43
	16	67	35	10
	96	0	35	0

Numerological aspects of Jordan

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Amelia - Originated from Gothic and Latin, Popular and Enduring Amelia is mostly used in English and Latin and a gender-neutral name, Amelia means "Work Labour or Amalia". In 2018, customary Amelia was the 8th most popular name on baby girl names chart in United States
Barry - Used notably in Irish and Danish durable and prevalent, Barry is used as a gender-neutral name, Barry means "Bright Head or From the Land that was Burned" is rooted from Celtic and Old Irish
Edward - Origin of Frequently Used and Conifer Edward is in German and Old English, meaning of Edward is "Happy Guard or Wealthy Guardian" which is used in English, Norwegian and Danish is a gender insensitive name
Theodore - Durable and Widespread Theodore is used especially in Finnish, German and Greek aimed at both sexes, Theodore means "Divine Gift, God's Gift or Gift of God" is originated from Old Greek

Chad - Origin of Customary Chad is in Germanic and Old English is principally used in African and English, meaning of Chad is "The Word Cad Which is of the Meaning Battle Warrior or Fierce" is used for both genders

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Famous people named Jordan

Jordan Frieda, British actor
Jordan, first Bishop of Poland
Jordan Crane, American comics creator
Jordan Belson, American artist and abstract cinematic filmmaker
Jordan of Saxony, O.P.
Jordan I of Capua, eldest son and successor of Prince Richard I of Capua and Fressenda, a daughter of Tancred of Hauteville and his second wife, also named Fressenda, and the nephew of Robert Guiscard
Jordan II of Capua, third son of Prince Jordan I of Capua and Princess Gaitelgrima
Jordan da Costa, Brazilian football player
Jordan Waring, American composer
Jordan IV of L'Isle-Jourdain, Lord of L'Isle-Jourdain and a vassal of Alfonso of Poitou
Jordan of Osnabrück, significant German political writer of the 13th century
Jordan Sheed, New Zealand cricketer

Jordan Belfi, American actor
Jordan de Exeter, Anglo-Norman knight, Sheriff of Connacht
Jordan Óge de Exeter, Anglo-Irish knight and Sheriff of Connacht
Jordan Shimmell, American amateur heavyweight boxer best known to win the National Golden Gloves and the US Champion at 201 lbs
Jordan Murphy, British actor
Jordan Szoke, professional superbike racer
Jordan Orr, American child actor and voice actor
Jordan Rudess, American keyboardist and composer best known as a member of the progressive metal/rock band Dream Theater and the progressive rock supergroup Liquid Tension Experiment
Jordan Mechner, American video game designer, author, screenwriter
Jordan Stone, retired American soccer player
Jordan Hubbard, open source software developer

Jordan Hill, American singer/songwriter
Jordan Cila, American former soccer midfielder
Jordan Knight, American singer-songwriter and actor
Jordan Bridges, American actor
Jordan Sigalet, Canadian ice hockey coach and former goaltender
Jordan Pundik, American musician and songwriter
Jordan Mancino, American drummer that was born in Escondido
Jordan Chan, Hong Kong actor and singer
Jordan Hinson, American actress
Jordan Weisman, American game designer, author
Jordan Ladd, American actress
Jordan Leopold, American former professional ice hockey defenseman
Jordan Carstens, American football defensive tackle for the NFL's Carolina Panthers
Jordan Willis, Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender

Jordan Simpson, Australian footballer
Jordan Gross, former American football offensive tackle for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League
Jordan Staal, Canadian professional ice hockey player and alternate captain of the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League
Jordan Alan, American film director-producer and television-commercial director
Jordan Babineaux, former American football safety
Jordan Zimmerman, former professional baseball pitcher
Jordan Peele, American actor, comedian, writer, producer
Jordan Stewart, retired English footballer
Jordan Walker-Pearlman, American film director, screenwriter and producer
Jordan Mintz, former Managing Director for Corporate Tax at Enron and a whistleblower during the Enron scandal

Jordan Farmar, American former professional basketball player
Jordan Kerner, American film producer
Jordan Black, former American football offensive tackle
Jordan Skye in Gang Bang Virgins 2 as Actress
Jordanna Drazin in Damsels in Distress as Actress
Jordan Bradbury in That's My Boy as Actress
Jordana Woodland in Dogfights over the Pacific as
Jordan Scovel in The Exploding Girl as Actress
Jordan Taylor in Elephant as Actress
Jordan Berlin in The 702 as Actress
Jordan Foster acted in movie The Raising of Christopher
In 1999 comedy, drama movie, The Divine Ryans, Jordan Harvey played Draper Doyle Ryan.

In 1997 drama, war movie, The Island on Bird Street, Jordan Kiziuk played Alex.
Jordan Lamoureux, from 1998 comedy and family film Billy Frankenstein, who portrayed Billy Frankenstein.
Jordan Christopher Michael, from 1991 adventure and comedy film Motorama, who played the Gus.
In 2016 drama film, Papa, the Man, the Myth, the Legend, Jordan Rhodes portrayed Ernest Hemingway.
In romance flick, The Astrid Experience, Jordan Coleman played Chels Friend.
In 2010, Jordan Allison played the role of Bart in drama flick A Sudden Sleep of Evil.
Jordan Simonov, from 2011 comedy, drama film Pankot ne e mrtov, who played the Mirsa.
In 2003 drama and mystery movie, Bugbog sarado, Jordan Herrera played Brix.
In 2015 comedy and drama film, The Mayor of Rock & Roll, Jordan Siegel portrayed Keith Dakota.

Jordan Liddle characterized significant character of Dean Aki in 2002 thriller flick Love.com.
In 1986, Jordan Heller characterized the role of N in action film Ninja Fantasy.
Jordan Danger played the central role of Daisy in 2018 comedy, drama flick Breaking & Exiting.
In 2004, Jordan Drake played the role of Lisa McGee in drama, family movie Team Player.
Jordan Eubanks, from 2009 comedy movie 2 Dudes and a Dream, who characterized the Marcus Shakesalot and Stormy Trooper 2.
Jordan Kenneth Kamp characterized central character of Eugene in 2013 comedy, musical flick Orenthal: The Musical.
In 2015, Jordan Calig played the role of Professor Deedleburg in animation movie Hollyweird Laboratories.
Jordan McSorley, from 2009 comedy film Community College, who characterized Chino.

In 2012 drama and sci-fi film, Zero One, Jordan Spradley portrayed Devon.
In 2008, Jordan Hayes characterized the role of Ryan Landis in drama flick Speedland.

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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Department of Jutsice, Government of Western Australia, https://bdm.justice.wa.gov.au/_apps/BabyNames/Default.aspx?uid=1144-3594-8619-1127
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Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names

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