Jordan
JOR-dən
Popularity
#539
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
533,499
Peak Year
#22,094 in 1990
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Jordan is a Hebrew name meaning 'to descend' or 'to flow down'. It refers to the Jordan River in the Middle East.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Michael Jordan
Considered the greatest basketball player of all time.
Jordan Peele
American actor, comedian, and filmmaker.
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