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Giordano

♂ Boy

Pronounced jor-DAH-noh /dʒɔrˈdɑ.no/Medium

Meaning: The Italian form of Jordan — from the Hebrew Yarden, 'to flow down/descend'; the Jordan river (where Jesus was baptized); we note the riverLow

In 30 seconds: To flow down; from the Jordan river: Giordano is Italian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'jor-DAH-noh'). We note the river.
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Origin LowItalian, Hebrew
MeaningThe Italian form of Jordan — from the Hebrew Yarden, 'to flow down/descend'; the Jordan river (where Jesus was baptized); we note the river
U.S. rank (2025)#10030 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 276

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419832025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Giordano is the Italian form of Jordan — from the Hebrew Yarden, 'to flow down/descend'; the Jordan river (where Jesus was baptized; we note the river). A lyrical, classic name (borne by the philosopher Giordano Bruno; said 'jor-DAH-noh').

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, to-flow-down at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Jordan is 'to flow down' in Hebrew (the Jordan river, site of Jesus' baptism) — Giordano is the Italian form, lyrical and classic (note Gi- reads 'j'; we note the river; said 'jor-DAH-noh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Giordano — Italian; Hebrew; river

Variations

JordanGiordanJordano

Nicknames

GioDano

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If you like Giordano…

Jordan— the source name
Adriano— a fellow -ano Italian boys' name
Luciano— a companion -ano Italian boys' name
Giuliano— another Italian name
Gavino— shares the -no ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Giordano mean?

Giordano is the Italian form of Jordan — Hebrew 'to flow down/descend'; the Jordan river (where Jesus was baptized). We note the river.

How do you pronounce Giordano?

It's said jor-DAH-noh /dʒɔrˈdɑ.no/ — three syllables, stress on the second (Gi- reads 'j').

Is Giordano a boy or girl name?

Giordano is a boy's name.

How popular is Giordano?

Giordano is a very rare name in the U.S.

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