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Jourdan

♂ Boy

Pronounced JOR-dən /ˈdʒɔr.dən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Jordan — from Hebrew Yarden, 'to flow down; to descend' (the river Jordan); used for both sexes; here for boysLow

In 30 seconds: To flow down; to descend: Jourdan spells Jordan — 'to flow down'. Crisp, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Jordan — from Hebrew Yarden, 'to flow down; to descend' (the river Jordan); used for both sexes; here for boys
U.S. rank (2024)#6292 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,861

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019732024

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

Jourdan is a spelling of Jordan — from the Hebrew Yarden, 'to flow down; to descend', the name of the river where Jesus was baptized. A crisp, classic name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; the -our- spelling is French-flavored; nickname Jord).

It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, to-flow-down at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Jordan means 'to flow down; to descend' (Hebrew Yarden, the river where Jesus was baptized) — Jourdan is a French-flavored spelling, crisp and classic, used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'JOR-dən').
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name — Jordan — root etymology

Variations

JordanJordenJordon

Nicknames

Jord

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jourdan mean?

Jourdan spells Jordan — Hebrew 'to flow down; to descend' (the river Jordan).

How do you pronounce Jourdan?

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

Is Jourdan a boy or girl name?

Jourdan is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Jourdan?

Jourdan is a rare name in the U.S.

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