Jordan vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jordan

Boy #104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to flow down, descend"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jordan Rank #104

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #104 for Jordan.

Is Jordan or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Jordan at #104 in the United States.

What do Jordan and Samuel mean?

Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (Hebrew origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jordan and Samuel boy or girl names?

Jordan is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.