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Jordan

male

Meaning

"To Descend, Flow Down"

From the River Jordan name, derived from Hebrew roots meaning descend, used as a unisex given name in many English-speaking contexts.

BiblicalNatureNaturalUnisexGender-neutral

Popularity History of Jordan

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#104Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#104

Jordan was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-8

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Jordan Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Jordan.

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Jordy
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Jord
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Jo
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AIR-un

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Adam

AD-um

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Alex

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Aidan

“Little Fiery One”

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“Happy, Blessed”

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Baby Name Lists That Include Jordan

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Famous Jordans

  • M
    Michael Jordan
    American basketball player widely considered the greatest of all time
  • J
    Jordan Peele
    American filmmaker and director of Get Out

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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