Jordan vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jordan

Boy #104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to flow down, descend"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jordan Rank #104

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #104 for Jordan.

Is Jordan or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Jordan at #104 in the United States.

What do Jordan and John mean?

Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (Hebrew origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jordan and John boy or girl names?

Jordan is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.