Jordan

Meaning

Jordan ultimately comes from the name of the Jordan River, from Hebrew via later European forms. In older name books, it is described as having been taken from the celebrated river, especially in Crusading times. The river name itself is commonly linked to the Hebrew root for "to descend" or "flow down."

Origin

Fun fact

19th-century writers noted Jordan as one of several names borrowed from river names, alongside names like Derwent.