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Jordon

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Pronounced JOR-dən /ˈdʒɔr.dən/High

Meaning: Variant of Jordan, from the river whose Hebrew name Yarden means 'to descend, flow down'High

In 30 seconds: The river that baptized a fashion in names, with one vowel swapped: Jordon descends — literally, that's the meaning — from the Jordan of crusader flasks and basketball courts.
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Origin HighHebrew, English
MeaningVariant of Jordan, from the river whose Hebrew name Yarden means 'to descend, flow down'
U.S. rank (2025)#4084 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 13,761

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199118882025

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

Jordon varies Jordan, the river name from Hebrew yarden, 'to descend, flow down' — the stream that drops from Galilee to the Dead Sea and hosted the baptism of Jesus. Crusader-era baptismal water made Jordan an English given name centuries before Michael Jordan made it a global one.

The -on spelling has shadowed the original through its 1990s boom and after; British footballer Jordon Ibe represents the variant's generation. It remains the uncommon sibling of a modern standard.

Did you know? Medieval crusaders carried Jordan River water home in flasks to baptize their children — which is how a Middle Eastern river became a common English first name by 1200.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name — Jordan — etymology

Variations

JordanJordenJourdan

Nicknames

JordJoJo

Famous Bearers

  • ★Jordon Ibe (1995-)
    English professional footballer who played for Liverpool
  • ★Jordon Mutch (1991-)
    English professional footballer and midfielder

If you like Jordon…

Jordan— the river-standard this spelling varies
Jorden— the third sibling spelling in the family
Judah— a fellow biblical-geography name for sons
Jaylen— shares the 90s-court naming era

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jordon mean?

Jordon is a variant of Jordan, from the Hebrew river name Yarden, meaning 'to descend, flow down'.

How do you pronounce Jordon?

It's said JOR-dən /ˈdʒɔr.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jordon a boy or girl name?

Jordon is used mainly as a boy's name; Jordan serves both sexes.

How popular is Jordon?

Jordon is an uncommon spelling in the U.S.; Jordan remains the standard.

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