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Jordan
Meaning: to flow down, descend · Origin: Hebrew · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
From the River Jordan, whose Hebrew name Yarden means 'flowing down'. Used for both boys and girls.
Nicknames
Jordy, Jory
Variants & related names
Jordon, Jourdan
Jordan name art
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FAQ
What does the name Jordan mean?
Jordan means “to flow down, descend”. It comes from Hebrew.
Is Jordan a popular name?
Yes — Jordan has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Jordan?
Jordy, Jory.
What are other forms of Jordan?
Jordon, Jourdan.
Similar names
Matthew · Simon · Tobias · Zion · Emmanuel · Gideon
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.