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Yordan

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Pronounced yor-DAHN /jɔrˈdɑn/Medium

Meaning: A Bulgarian/Slavic form of Jordan — from the Hebrew Yarden, 'to flow down; to descend' (the river Jordan)Low

In 30 seconds: To flow down; to descend: Yordan is a form of Jordan. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'yor-DAHN').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA Bulgarian/Slavic form of Jordan — from the Hebrew Yarden, 'to flow down; to descend' (the river Jordan)

U.S. rank (2024)#8261 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 222

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Yordan is a Bulgarian/Slavic form of Jordan — from the Hebrew Yarden, 'to flow down; to descend' (the river Jordan). A lyrical, classic name (said 'yor-DAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Bulgarian and Hispanic families. Rare, to-flow-down at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Jordan comes from the Hebrew Yarden, 'to flow down; to descend' (the river Jordan) — Yordan is a Bulgarian form, lyrical and classic (said 'yor-DAHN').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Jordan — Bulgarian form

Variations

JordanYordannIordan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yordan mean?

Yordan is a Bulgarian form of Jordan — Hebrew 'to flow down; to descend' (the river Jordan).

How do you pronounce Yordan?

It's said yor-DAHN /jɔrˈdɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yordan a boy or girl name?

Yordan is a boy's name.

How popular is Yordan?

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