✦ NAME PROFILE ✦
Jordan
/ JOR-dan /
unisexMeaning
To flow down; descend
Origin
Hebrew
Jordan comes from the Hebrew 'Yarden,' referring to the river that flows from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea. Because Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River, Crusaders would often bring back water from the river to baptize their children, leading to the name's popularity in Europe. It had a massive resurgence as a unisex name in the 1980s and 90s.
Personality Distribution
MBTI Profile
Approximate distribution among people named Jordan.
Cultural Context
Cultural Notes
Jordan is seen as 'athletic' and 'dynamic.' The fame of basketball legend Michael Jordan helped keep the name at the top of the charts for years. It is a name that feels internationally understood and remains a steady choice for parents who want a name with both spiritual roots and modern energy.
Notable People
Famous Bearers
Michael Jordan
Widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time (b. 1963)
Jordan Peele
Academy Award-winning director and comedian (b. 1979)
Jordan Sparks
American singer and winner of American Idol (b. 1989)