Jordan: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Jordan | Boys

Jordan

Pronunciation: JOHR-din (key)

Origin of the name Jordan:

Derived from the Hebrew yarden (to flow down, descend). The name is that of the chief river of Palestine, in which Jesus was baptized. Jordan originated as a given name in the Middle Ages, being bestowed upon those baptized in holy water said to be taken from the Jordan River.

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Comments and insights on the name Jordan: | Edit

the person i like's name is jordan

In 26 years I have known 3 Jordans. All three of them were very unique, and extremely friendly.

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My son's name is Jordan & after 27 years I am happy I choose this name! A few people have spelled it Jordon I am guessing they would spell the Jordan River wrong also. I am very pleased with this name & he didn't mind that it can be a girl's name also. I recommend this name, has a strong character to it.

My ex is named Jordan. His middle name is Evan.

Nicknames for Jordan: | Edit

Jordie
Judd
Jody
Jordy
Jord
Jo
Jo Jo
Jor Jor
Jordash

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Jordan Knight, singer from New Kids on the Block

Michael Jordan

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Current Popularity of Jordan by State

Global Popularity of the Name Jordan

  • #32 in Australia (Victoria)
  • #46 in Australia (New South Wales)
  • #48 in United States
  • #49 in Canada (British Columbia)
  • #55 in Canada (Alberta)
  • #67 in Canada (Quebec)
  • #120 in Scotland