Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin that means “to descend” or “to flow down.” It is derived from the Hebrew word ירד (yarad), which means “to descend, go down, or flow.” The name Jordan is primarily associated with the Jordan River, which is mentioned in the Bible as the river that Jesus Christ was baptized in. The Jordan River is located in the Middle East and flows from Mount Hermon in Lebanon to the Dead Sea. The name Jordan can be used as both a male and a female given name.