Jordan vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jordan

Boy #104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to flow down, descend"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Jordan Rank #104

Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #104 for Jordan.

Is Jordan or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Jordan at #104 in the United States.

What do Jordan and Jonathan mean?

Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (Hebrew origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Jordan and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Jordan is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.