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The baby name Jordan is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɔːrdən/ (JOR-dən).

Jordan is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɔːrdən/ (JOR-dən)

What is the meaning of the name Jordan ?

The baby name Jordan is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɔːrdən/ (JOR-dən).

Jordan is Hebrew in Origin.

Jordan derives from Hebrew Yarden, “to flow down/descend,” the name of the river central to biblical narratives. Through Latin Jordanus and Old French Jourdain, it entered medieval Europe after the Crusades, when pilgrims brought back Jordan water for baptisms and named children in its honor. It was used for both sexes in England from the 12th century and also generated the surname Jordan. The name saw a strong late-20th-century revival in the English-speaking world, boosted by cultural figures like Michael Jordan.

Variants include English Jordon and the feminine spellings Jordyn, Jordin, and Jordana; French Jourdan/Jourdain; Spanish Jordán; Portuguese Jordão; Italian Giordano/Giordana; Romanian Iordan/Iordana; Bulgarian Yordan/Yordanka; Greek Iordanis; and Hebrew Yarden/Yardena. Common diminutives are Jordy/Jordie. The core meaning points to “descending” or “flowing,” often interpreted symbolically as purification and renewal through water.

Jordan has the following similar or variant Names

Jordan in Other Languages

Language Equivalent Name
Hebrew Yarden (יַרְדֵּן)
Italian Giordano
Spanish Jordán
French Jordan

Famous people with the name Jordan

Jordan Peele Actor · Born 1979 · United States Jordan Peele is best known for his work as a filmmaker and comedian, particularly for directing the horror films 'Get Out' and 'Us'. He initially gained fame as a cast member on the sketch comedy show 'Key & Peele'. Jordan Bardella Politician · Born 1995 · France Jordan Bardella is a French politician known for his role as the president of the National Rally, a prominent far-right political party in France. Born in 1995, he became the youngest person to lead a major political party in the country. Bardella has been a significant figure in French politics, especially in discussions around immigration and national identity. Jordan Ladd Actor · Born 1975 · United States Jordan Ladd is an American actress best known for her roles in horror films. She starred in 'Cabin Fever' and 'Death Proof', showcasing her talent in the genre. Born in 1975, she has built a career with a variety of roles in both film and television.
Jordan Fisher Actor · Born 1994 · United States Jordan Fisher is an American actor best known for his role in the TV series 'Liv and Maddie' and his performance in the Broadway musical 'Dear Evan Hansen'. He also won 'Dancing with the Stars' in 2017. Born in 1994, he has made a mark in both television and theater. Jordan Bridges Actor · Born 1973 · United States Jordan Bridges is an American actor best known for his role as Frankie Rizzoli Jr. on the television series Rizzoli & Isles. He has also appeared in films like Mona Lisa Smile and J. Edgar. Born in 1973, he comes from a family with a strong acting background. Jordan Gavaris Actor · Born 1989 · Canada Jordan Gavaris is a Canadian actor best known for playing Felix Dawkins on Orphan Black. He appeared on the series from 2013 to 2017 and became widely recognized for that breakout role.

Celebrity babies named Jordan

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Jordan Scott Ridley Scott film director ★★★★★
Jordan Hewson Bono rapper ★★★★★
Jordan Larsson Henrik Larsson association footballer ★★★★★
Jordan Ayew Abedi Pele association footballer ★★★★★
Jordan Bridges Beau Bridges television actor ★★★★★

Jordan – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
Ireland Girls 2008 #1 — 959
Germany Boys 2023 #1 — 430
ET 0 #6 1 246
FJ 0 #6 1 374
FJ Boys 0 #17 1 603
BF Boys 0 #26 1 439
BN 0 #31 2 2,297
NA 0 #32 2 2,537
HT Boys 0 #33 2 903
DJ Boys 0 #36 1 657
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
BI Boys 0 #44 1 917
MO 0 #48 5 2,706
CM 0 #50 7 2,592
New Zealand Boys 2010 #56 80 99
BG Boys 0 #59 329 3,850
JM 0 #59 29 3,714
BG 0 #60 21 1,799
New Zealand Girls 2005 #61 41 98
LU 0 #62 5 2,830
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
JP 0 #72 6 4,057
AO 0 #74 4 2,729
CN 0 #75 11 3,857
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
MV Boys 0 #78 2 3,375
EC 0 #81 35 2,502
PH 0 #81 16 5,607
JM Boys 0 #87 290 6,876
CM Boys 0 #90 1,438 12,054
TW 0 #97 7 4,523
Canada Boys 2024 #98 283 2,588
United States Boys 2024 #103 3,326 7,044
QA 0 #104 3 7,011
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
EC Boys 0 #112 200 3,322
CR 0 #115 44 5,526
Switzerland Boys 2024 #117 21 1,769
BN Boys 0 #118 16 6,332
CY Boys 0 #118 12 3,473
JO 0 #120 18 2,158
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
CR Boys 0 #122 951 10,188
EE Boys 0 #122 4 2,087
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
BW Boys 0 #127 23 4,685
MU 0 #127 10 3,613
MU Boys 0 #127 301 8,477
ID Boys 0 #129 7 4,130
GR 0 #132 4 3,911
PA 0 #134 5 3,797
CL Boys 0 #140 2,878 13,390
MT Boys 0 #144 33 4,064
PR Boys 0 #147 28 2,508
BW Girls 0 #148 4 4,216
RS Boys 0 #148 7 2,277
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
LU Boys 0 #152 67 4,970
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
Sweden Boys 2022 #155 28 1,509
NA Boys 0 #161 75 6,830
AE 0 #163 15 10,220
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
HU Boys 0 #168 7 3,954
TW Boys 0 #172 72 7,111
MO Boys 0 #176 48 5,842
UY 0 #180 3 2,477
Sweden Girls 2021 #182 2 1,666
Belgium Boys 2019 #185 23 404
AR 0 #189 5 2,915
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
PH Boys 0 #191 216 11,440
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
SI Boys 0 #197 13 3,402
GR Boys 0 #200 68 6,912
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
AO Boys 0 #206 37 5,568
PS 0 #207 12 5,692
PL 0 #211 2 2,600
NA Girls 0 #213 12 7,146
PE Boys 0 #214 2,367 14,506
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
SG 0 #221 49 11,010
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
GH 0 #227 17 5,396
BG Girls 0 #229 3 3,559
IR 0 #229 3 4,221
SG Boys 0 #237 686 17,960
France Boys 2021 #239 163 2,865
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
HR Boys 0 #243 16 3,997
CN Boys 0 #244 78 9,639
CO Boys 0 #246 2,225 15,656
JM Girls 0 #246 14 7,507
JO Boys 0 #248 139 7,057
PT 0 #248 3 4,161
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
EC Girls 0 #250 9 3,650
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
NG 0 #255 10 5,926
MO Girls 0 #260 4 7,056
Canada Girls 2024 #261 25 2,795
IL 0 #262 13 6,291
GH Boys 0 #264 83 8,138
MY 0 #264 67 12,352
PE 0 #265 46 6,350
JP Boys 0 #266 32 7,909
SA 0 #271 25 10,560
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
KZ Boys 0 #274 16 6,578
JO Girls 0 #280 46 7,570
PL Boys 0 #282 54 6,459
CZ Boys 0 #285 20 6,530
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
AL Boys 0 #289 10 5,122
GT 0 #291 24 5,948
MX Boys 0 #297 1,768 16,355
HK Boys 0 #303 271 12,905
UY Boys 0 #304 102 5,922
GT Boys 0 #310 175 7,625
CL 0 #313 100 6,867
DK Boys 0 #316 10 7,401
HK 0 #318 31 8,483
PA Boys 0 #322 171 9,305
PT Boys 0 #323 45 7,951
BR 0 #331 15 5,969
GH Girls 0 #332 6 6,973
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
QA Girls 0 #337 7 15,378
CN Girls 0 #339 11 8,829
MY Boys 0 #351 1,226 25,439
BO 0 #357 25 6,868
MU Girls 0 #357 6 8,539
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
NL 0 #361 31 2,481
PL Girls 0 #362 3 5,096
AR Boys 0 #374 95 7,628
PH Girls 0 #380 11 13,098
ZA 0 #383 65 14,421
ZA Boys 0 #383 1,501 25,619
MX 0 #385 29 8,339
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
Spain Boys 0 #400 778 5,610
France Girls 2021 #403 3 3,185
Austria Boys 0 #403 40 2,180
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
Finland Boys 0 #415 13 2,041
OM Girls 0 #418 7 15,987
Germany 0 #426 12 2,542
Spain 0 #430 23 2,326
CO 0 #434 47 7,768
SD Boys 0 #434 12 10,523
BO Boys 0 #437 162 9,244
CR Girls 0 #438 95 11,342
United States Girls 2024 #439 559 8,487
RU Boys 0 #458 48 12,621
PS Boys 0 #461 88 10,655
BR Boys 0 #467 330 12,213
NL Boys 0 #470 617 5,873
CM Girls 0 #479 62 11,671
IL Boys 0 #480 128 10,983
PS Girls 0 #508 16 10,981
BH 0 #512 42 17,937
PA Girls 0 #513 6 9,861
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
LY 0 #523 13 12,703
IR Boys 0 #524 29 10,162
UY Girls 0 #533 4 6,731
AE Girls 0 #539 15 20,968
GT Girls 0 #539 3 7,500
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
BD Boys 0 #547 30 10,045
KW Girls 0 #553 9 19,177
SG Girls 0 #570 17 18,916
IT Boys 0 #585 1,394 10,046
IL Girls 0 #592 26 11,648
Finland Boys 2026 #600 83 3,552
IT 0 #627 88 4,183
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
QA Boys 0 #638 70 18,093
HK Girls 0 #642 9 16,104
BO Girls 0 #648 4 9,488
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
Germany Boys 0 #680 286 5,697
NG Boys 0 #684 287 16,906
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #689 9 13,071
KW Boys 0 #711 59 18,755
Finland Girls 2026 #733 6 3,895
NG Girls 0 #734 53 15,093
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
TN 0 #796 34 13,765
ZA Girls 0 #806 349 25,928
Germany Girls 0 #809 30 4,949
CL Girls 0 #818 34 14,098
OM Boys 0 #820 62 17,948
EG Boys 0 #858 29 15,035
NL Girls 0 #870 86 5,933
SA Girls 0 #904 32 25,931
PE Girls 0 #911 33 14,861
AE Boys 0 #914 179 22,615
IN Boys 0 #916 86 16,750
Spain Girls 0 #965 19 5,561
MY Girls 0 #968 27 24,821
BR Girls 0 #988 5 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
MA 0 #1,033 96 20,986
CO Girls 0 #1,036 43 16,140
DZ 0 #1,108 69 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,139 45 17,781
TR 0 #1,160 52 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,236 384 28,008
IT Girls 0 #1,369 78 9,415

Jordan is popular in 95 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
Canada
New South Wales, Australia

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People also ask about Jordan

Jordan is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Jordan is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdʒɔːrdən/ (JOR-dən).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Jordyn, Jordon, Jorden, Jordaan, Jordie and Jordy.
Across languages, Jordan has these equivalents: Yarden (יַרְדֵּן) (Hebrew), Giordano (Italian), Jordán (Spanish), Jordan (French).
Yes, very popular — Jordan ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 12 countries.
Jordan ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Yes — 14 notable people named Jordan are in our database, including Jordan Peele (Actor), Jordan Bardella (Politician), Jordan Ladd (Actor).
Yes — at least 5 celebrity couples have chosen Jordan for their child, including Ridley Scott.