Jordan vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jordan

Boy #104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to flow down, descend"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Jordan Rank #104

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #104 for Jordan.

Is Jordan or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Jordan at #104 in the United States.

What do Jordan and Jackson mean?

Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (Hebrew origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Jordan and Jackson boy or girl names?

Jordan is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.