Liam Patel

By Liam Patel
Linguistics Researcher

Updated on September 06, 2024

Jourdain

US Popularity Rank: 9527

Origin: French

Meaning: Down-flowing

We are down for this name! Jourdain is a fun French take on the traditional boy’s name Jordan. With far-reaching Hebrew roots, this name means “down-flowing,” and comes from the Hebrew word yarad and the name of the River Jordan. This is an important historical place, in both the Old and New Testaments. Whether you want to inspire baby Jourdain to always go with the flow, or encourage them to learn more about their heritage and faith, this name is sure to go down a treat.