Nathan vs Jordan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to flow down, descend"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nathan Rank #62

Jordan Rank #104

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #104 for Jordan.

Is Nathan or Jordan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Jordan at #104 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Jordan mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nathan and Jordan boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Jordan is primarily a boy name.