Jordan: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: jo-hrda-hn
Origin: Israel
gender-male

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: To go down

Jordan is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin, meaning "to flow down" or "to go down". The name is derived from the River Jordan in Israel, which is mentioned in the Bible as the location where John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ. The River Jordan's name in Hebrew is יַרְדֵן (Yarden), and it is derived from יָרַד (yarad), meaning "descend" or "flow down". The name Jordan has a rich history and is popular in various cultures, including Hebrew, Greek, and Latin.

Jordan Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Jordan is currently #76 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Jordan is currently #76 on Kiindred Boy Names

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