Edith vs Jordan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edith

Girl #528 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperous in war"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#528
Total SSA Count
579
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Edie, Edi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Edith Rank #528
Jordan Rank #104

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 vs #528 for Edith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edith ___

  • Edith Rose
  • Edith Mae
  • Edith Grace
  • Edith Pearl
  • Edith Jane
  • Edith Louise

Jordan ___

  • Jordan Michael
  • Jordan James
  • Jordan Lee
  • Jordan Scott
  • Jordan Alexander
  • Jordan Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edith

Arthur Florence Rupert Agnes Walter

If you choose Jordan

Tyler Ryan Morgan Taylor Cameron

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edith or Jordan more popular?

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 compared to Edith at #528 in the United States.

What do Edith and Jordan mean?

Edith means "prosperous in war" (Old English origin). Jordan means "descending" (Arabic origin).

Are Edith and Jordan boy or girl names?

Edith is primarily a girl name. Jordan is primarily a boy name.

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