Jordan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jordan Name at a Glance

Name	Jordan
Meaning	The river of judgment
Origin	Biblical
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jordan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jordan means “The river of judgment”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jordan Name Origin

Our database records Jordan under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jordan a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jordan is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jordan

When considering Jordan for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.