Jordan

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    Origin:
  • Hebrew: To flow downward
Description:
The river in Palestine where Jesus was baptized has been used as a given name since the Crusades. The name likely had a boost among parents of boys with the popularity of NBA star Michael Jordan.
Popularity:
How popular is Jordan? Here's how many babies were named Jordan over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Jordain   •   Jordon   •   Jourdon   •   Yaron
International Variations:
Jourdan
Nicknames:
Jordy
Famous Namesakes:
Basketball player Michael Jordan, Basketball player Jordan Farmar, Football Player Jordan Palmer, Football player Jordan Hill
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Beau Bridges, Son of Pia Zadora, Son of Cheryl Ladd, Son of Bono, Son of Dr. Phil, Son of Jeff Foxworthy, Son of Taylor Hansen
Syllables:
2
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