Jordon
English (Modern) · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jordon
Jordon is a variant spelling of Jordan, derived from the Hebrew name Yarden (יַרְדֵּן), meaning "the descender" or "flowing down," referring to the Jordan River in the Levant.
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Etymology
Jordon is a variant spelling of Jordan, derived from the Hebrew name Yarden (יַרְדֵּן), meaning "the descender" or "flowing down," referring to the Jordan River in the Levant. The name is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures and Jewish traditions, with increased popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, though it has no specific religious requirement for use.
Jordon currently ranks #4,084 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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