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Jordon

Boy / Girl name · 244 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Jordon: 244 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 24 births in 1995.

Jordon is most commonly an English variant of Jordan, a name derived from the Hebrew Yarden, meaning "to flow down" or "descend," referring to the River Jordan in the Middle East. Famous bearers include basketball legend Michael Jordan, whose surname has become a popular first name in its own right, and British actor Jordon Stevens. The River Jordan itself is a place name of immense historical and religious significance, though no specific Scottish place shares the root directly. This spelling, with a "o" rather than the standard "a," gained traction in the late 20th century, particularly in Scotland and the US, and is often chosen by parents seeking a more distinctive rendering of a familiar classic.