It comes from Hebrew. The river Jordan flows between israel and jordan.
Where Dose The Name Jordan Come From
The first name origin of Jordan is Hebrew and it means Descender.
As a last name it's origin is English, French, German, Polish, and Slovenian; Spanish and Hungarian.
As a last name it's origin is English, French, German, Polish, and Slovenian; Spanish and Hungarian.
The Name Jordan comes from Hebrew, the river Jordan runs between Jordan and Israel. Literally it means "To flow down" or descend. Jesus was baptized in the river Jordan. It is used both in the feminine and masculine genders as a first name. 
