Jordan vs Legend

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jordan

Boy #104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descending"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#104
Total SSA Count
3,326
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jord, JJ

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Legend

Boy #157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"story to be read, remarkable person"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#157
Total SSA Count
2,275
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lege, Leggy

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Popularity Comparison

Jordan Rank #104
Legend Rank #157

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 vs #157 for Legend.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jordan ___

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

Legend ___

  • Legend James
  • Legend Alexander
  • Legend Cole
  • Legend Crew
  • Legend Gray
  • Legend John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jordan

Tyler Ryan Morgan Taylor Cameron

If you choose Legend

Reign Phoenix Atlas Titan Lyric

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jordan or Legend more popular?

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 compared to Legend at #157 in the United States.

What do Jordan and Legend mean?

Jordan means "descending" (Arabic origin). Legend means "story to be read, remarkable person" (Latin origin).

Are Jordan and Legend boy or girl names?

Jordan is primarily a boy name. Legend is primarily a boy name.

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