Meaning: To flow down; descending
The story
Jordan takes its name from the biblical river, whose Hebrew name is connected with descending. The meaning describes the river’s flow.
Nicknames
- Jordy
- Jo
- Jojo
Spellings & variants
- Yarden
- Jordyn
- Jourdan
- Giordano
Popularity
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Lower in the latest US rankings
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Origins
Jordan comes from Biblical Hebrew.
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