Jordan
Meaning of Jordan
Jordan is a strong, timeless name often used for boys. It has roots in Hebrew, originating from the river in Palestine where Jesus was baptized. The name Jordan means "flowing down", reflecting its connection to the significant waterway. In English, it's pronounced as JOR-dn (/ˈdʒɔr.dən/), while the French pronunciation is zhaw-DAHN (/ʒoʁ.dɑ̃/). Variations of Jordan include Jordyn and Jordynn.
In recent years, Jordan has held an enduring popularity among parents in the United States. Since 1980, it has consistently ranked within the top 200 names for newborn boys, often breaking into the top 50. It reached its peak popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s, ranking as high as 26th in 1997. This prominence makes Jordan a classic choice that remains relevant today.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as JOR-dn (/ˈdʒɔː.dən/)
American English
- Pronunced as JOR-dn (/ˈdʒɔr.dən/)
French
- Pronunced as zhaw-DAHN (/ʒoʁ.dɑ̃/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Jordan
| Jordan Bernt Peterson is a Canadian psychologist, author, and media commentator known for his conservative views on cultural and political issues, describing himself as a classic British liberal and a traditionalist. |
| Jordan Haworth Peele is an influential American actor, comedian, and filmmaker known for his work in comedy and horror genres, particularly for his psychological horror and satirical films. |
| Jordan Ross Belfort is a former stockbroker, financial criminal, and author known for his memoir "The Wolf of Wall Street," which was adapted into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio. |
| Jordan William Fisher is an American actor, singer, and dancer known for his roles in various television series and television films. |
| Jordan Alexander Love is the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers in the NFL. |
| Jordan Pierre Ayew is a professional footballer known for his role as a right winger or forward for Crystal Palace and the Ghana national team. |
| Jordan Mackenzie Smith is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and musician known for his roots in the church choir and his college education at Lee University. |
| Jordan Knight - Jordan Nathaniel Marcel Knight is an American singer-songwriter and the lead vocalist of the boy band New Kids on the Block, known for his falsetto style of singing influenced by The Stylistics. |
| Jordan Romero is an American mountain climber who became the youngest person to reach the summit of Mount Everest at the age of 13. |
| Jordan Roughead is a former Australian rules footballer and current backline coach for the Collingwood Football Club, known for his time playing with the Collingwood Football Club and the Western Bulldogs in the AFL. |
| Jordan Stuart Ellenberg is an American mathematician and author known for his work in arithmetic geometry and as a professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. |
| Jordan Cameron is a former NFL tight end who played for the Cleveland Browns and the Miami Dolphins. |
