Boy name
Jordan name meaning
“that which flows down”
Jordan is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning that which flows down. It comes from the River Jordan, called Yardēn in Hebrew, whose name relates to the verb meaning to descend. The river’s name became a given name through its place in biblical tradition.
What does Jordan mean?
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Jordan
From the River Jordan, Hebrew Yardēn, related to the verb meaning to descend. The river's name became a given name through biblical tradition.
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Name combinations with Jordan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jordan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jordan: that which flows down
- Mark: associated with the god Mars
- Kornelis: associated with a horn
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Meaning of each word
- Jordan: that which flows down
- Timotius: honoring God
- Micky: who is like God?
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Jordan Rufinus
Meaning of each word
- Jordan: that which flows down
- Rufinus: reddish, red-haired
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Meaning of each word
- Chrisye: follower of Christ
- Jordan: that which flows down
- Yosep: may God add
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Jordan Arsenius
Meaning of each word
- Jordan: that which flows down
- Arsenius: manly, virile
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Meaning of each word
- Jordan: that which flows down
- Natalis: relating to birth
- Kristanto: associated with Christ
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How to pronounce Jordan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦴꦂꦢꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮧᮁᮓᮔ᮪ |
Is Jordan a boy’s name?
Yes, Jordan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jordan ranks #3,375 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Jordan
Names with related meanings
- Rio♂A river
- Jafar♂Watercourse, small stream
- Djafar♂Watercourse, small stream
- Anhar♂Rivers, flowing waterways
- Jakfar♂Stream, small river
- Kautsar♂An abundant gift of goodness
- Jaafar♂Small river, stream of water
- Kelvin♂The River Kelvin
- Reva♂♀Moving or flowing
- Sindu♂River or ocean
- Irawadi♂The Irrawaddy River
- Nahrawi♂Associated with a river
Famous people named Jordan
- Jordan Foranda · b. 1996
- Jordan Kubela
FAQ about the name Jordan
What is the meaning of Jordan?
Jordan means that which flows down. From the River Jordan, Hebrew Yardēn, related to the verb meaning to descend. The river's name became a given name through biblical tradition.
Is Jordan a boy’s name?
Yes, Jordan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jordan?
Jordan is of Hebrew and European origin.
How many syllables does Jordan have?
Jordan has 2 syllables (Jor-dan) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Jordan?
Jordan ranks #3,375 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Jordan?
Some ideas: Jordan Mark Kornelis; Jordan Timotius Micky; Jordan Rufinus.
Famous people named Jordan?
Notable people named Jordan include Jordan Foranda, Jordan Kubela.
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