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''Yarden'', meaning "to go down", relating to the
Jordan River The Jordan River or River Jordan ( ar, نَهْر الْأُرْدُنّ, ''Nahr al-ʾUrdunn'', he, נְהַר הַיַּרְדֵּן, ''Nəhar hayYardēn''; syc, ܢܗܪܐ ܕܝܘܪܕܢܢ ''Nahrāʾ Yurdnan''), also known as ''Nahr Al-Shariea ...
. According to the
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of the
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,
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baptised
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in the Jordan, and during the
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, crusaders and
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s would bring back some of the river water in containers to use in the
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of their own children in Europe and Britain. It thus became popular as a first name. The Germanic name
Jordanes Jordanes (), also written as Jordanis or Jornandes, was a 6th-century Eastern Roman bureaucrat widely believed to be of Goths, Gothic descent who became a historian later in life. Late in life he wrote two works, one on Roman history (''Romana ...
, which was the name of a 6th-century Gothic historian, may have popularised the name as well. The
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form is Ἰορδάνης (''Iordanes''), in
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it is ''Al-Urdunn'', in
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''
Jordanus Jordanus (-), distinguished as JordanofSeverac ( la, Iordanus de Severaco; oc, Jordan de Severac; french: Jourdain de Séverac; it, Giordano di Séverac) or JordanofCatalonia ( la, Jordanus Catalanus; ca, Jordà de Catalunya), was a Catala ...
'', in
Italian Italian(s) may refer to: * Anything of, from, or related to the people of Italy over the centuries ** Italians, an ethnic group or simply a citizen of the Italian Republic or Italian Kingdom ** Italian language, a Romance language *** Regional Ita ...
'' Giordano'', in
Spanish Spanish might refer to: * Items from or related to Spain: **Spaniards are a nation and ethnic group indigenous to Spain **Spanish language, spoken in Spain and many Latin American countries **Spanish cuisine Other places * Spanish, Ontario, Cana ...
'' Jordán'', in
Portuguese Portuguese may refer to: * anything of, from, or related to the country and nation of Portugal ** Portuguese cuisine, traditional foods ** Portuguese language, a Romance language *** Portuguese dialects, variants of the Portuguese language ** Portu ...
'' Jordão'', in
German German(s) may refer to: * Germany (of or related to) **Germania (historical use) * Germans, citizens of Germany, people of German ancestry, or native speakers of the German language ** For citizens of Germany, see also German nationality law **Ger ...
''Jordan'', in
Dutch Dutch commonly refers to: * Something of, from, or related to the Netherlands * Dutch people () * Dutch language () Dutch may also refer to: Places * Dutch, West Virginia, a community in the United States * Pennsylvania Dutch Country People E ...
''
Jordaan The Jordaan is a neighbourhood of the city of Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is part of the borough of Amsterdam-Centrum. The area is bordered by the Singelgracht canal and the neighbourhood of Frederik Hendrikbuurt to the west; the Prinsengracht to ...
'', in French ''Jourdain'', in
Irish Irish may refer to: Common meanings * Someone or something of, from, or related to: ** Ireland, an island situated off the north-western coast of continental Europe ***Éire, Irish language name for the isle ** Northern Ireland, a constituent unit ...
''Iordáin'' or '' Riordan'', in
Romanian Romanian may refer to: *anything of, from, or related to the country and nation of Romania **Romanians, an ethnic group **Romanian language, a Romance language ***Romanian dialects, variants of the Romanian language **Romanian cuisine, traditional ...
''Iordan'', in
Bulgarian Bulgarian may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to the country of Bulgaria * Bulgarians, a South Slavic ethnic group * Bulgarian language, a Slavic language * Bulgarian alphabet * A citizen of Bulgaria, see Demographics of Bulgaria * Bul ...
Йордан (''Yordan'') and in
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''Jordà''. The English form of the name appears to have died out after
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, but started to be used again the 19th century, becoming especially popular in the U.S. and some other countries in the latter half of the 20th century. Jordan is used as either a given name or a surname. Until the late 1970s, "Jordan" was predominantly used as a male name in the United States, but later began to gain popularity as a female name as well. As of 2006, males accounted for 72.5% of people with this name in that country. Notable people and characters with the name include:


Christianity

* Jordan of Bristol, saint venerated in Bristol, England * Jordan (Bishop of Poland) (died 982 or 984), first Bishop of Poland * Jordan of Clivio (died 1120), Archbishop of Milan *
Jordan of Saxony Jordan of Saxony, (referred to in Latin as Jordanis, also known as de Alamania; c. 1190 – 1237), was one of the first leaders of the Dominican Order. His feast day is February 13. Life Jordan belonged to the noble German family of the Cou ...
(died 1237), Dominican master general *
Jordan of Santa Susanna Jordan (Italian: ''Giordano Bobone Orsini''; died after 1154) was a Carthusian monk, created Cardinal Deacon by Pope Lucius II in December 1144 and then Cardinal Priest of Santa Susanna by Eugene III on 21 December 1145.J. M. Brixius, ''Die Mitgli ...
(died after 1154), French cardinal and papal legate * Jordan Catalani (died 1330), Dominican missionary and explorer * Raymond Jordan (fl. c. 1381), monk and author *
Jordan of Pisa Jordan of Pisa (Italian ''Giordano da Pisa''), also called Jordan of Rivalto (''Giordano da Rivalto'', 1255 – 19 August 1311), was a Dominican theologian and the first preacher whose vernacular Italian sermons are preserved. His ''cultus'' wa ...
(also known as Jordan of Rivalto, c. 1255 – 1311), monk, academic and theologian * Samuel M. Jordan (1871–1952), American Presbyterian missionary in Persia *
Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan, SDS (16 June 1848 – 8 September 1918), was a German Catholic priest and the founder of the Society of the Divine Savior, commonly called the Salvatorians. He was beatified by Pope Francis on May 15, 2021. Li ...
(1848–1918), Roman Catholic priest and the founder of the Salvatorian order


Nobility

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Jordan I of Capua Jordan I ( it, Giordano) (after 1046 – 1091), count of Aversa and prince of Capua from 1078 to his death, was the eldest son and successor of Prince Richard I of Capua and Fressenda, a daughter of Tancred of Hauteville and his second wife, a ...
(died 1091), Prince of Capua *
Jordan of Hauteville Jordan of Hauteville (after 1055 – 12/18/19 September 1092) was the eldest son and bastard of Roger I of Sicily. A fighter, he took part, from an early age, in the conquests of his father in Sicily. In 1077, at the siege of Trapani, one of tw ...
(died 1092), Count of Syracuse *
Jordan II of Capua Jordan II ( it, Giordano) (died 19 December 1127) was the third son of Prince Jordan I of Capua and Princess Gaitelgrima, a daughter of Prince Guaimar IV of Salerno. He was, from at least May 1109, the lord of Nocera, and, after June 1120, Prin ...
(died 1127), Prince of Capua *
Jordan of Ariano Jordan (died 12 August 1127), count of Ariano (from 1102), was the ruler of the county of Ariano in the eastern Campania during the reign of the Duke William II. He was the son and successor of Count Herbert and Altrude of Buonalbergo. In 1113 ...
(died 1127), Norman count * Jordan Pierleoni, leader of the Commune of Rome *
Jordan de Exeter Jordan de Exeter (floruit, fl. 1239–58), also known as Jordan d'Exeter, was an Anglo-Normans, Anglo-Norman knight, Sheriff of Connacht, and ancestor of the Clan Siurtain Gaileng/Mac Siurtain/Mac Jordan of Connacht. Life and family De Exeter t ...
(died 1258), Anglo-Norman knight, fought at First Battle of Athenry * Jordan Lancia (died 1268), Italian victor of Battle of Montaperti *
Jordan IV of L'Isle-Jourdain Jordan IV (died 1288) was the Lord of L'Isle-Jourdain and a vassal of Alfonso of Poitou. He was a crusader during the Italian crusades of Guelph against Ghibelline. His son-in-law was Aimery IV of Narbonne, who led the armies of Florence and Anjo ...
(died 1288), French crusader *
Jordan Óge de Exeter Jordan Óge de Exeter (floruit, fl. 1269–1319) was an Anglo-Irish knight and Sheriff of Connacht. The younger son of Jordan de Exeter and Basilia de Bermingham, Jordan Óge first came to notice as Sheriff of Connacht in 1269 in Ireland, 1269, ...
(died 1319), Anglo-Irish sheriff


Politics

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Barbara Jordan Barbara Charline Jordan (February 21, 1936 – January 17, 1996) was an American lawyer, educator, and politician. A Democrat, she was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction and the first Southern African-A ...
(1936–1996), U.S. Representative from Texas * B. Everett Jordan (1896–1974), U.S. Senator from North Carolina *
Christina Jordan Christina Sheila Jordan is a Malaysian-born British politician. She served as a Brexit Party Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for South West England from 2019 to 2020. Early life Christina Sheila Jordan was born in Malaysia. She worked a ...
(born 1962), British politician *
Daphne Jordan Daphne Veras Jordan (born November 28, 1959) is an American politician and attorney serving as a member of the New York State Senate, representing the 43rd district since her election in 2018. The district includes northern portions of the Hud ...
(born 1959), American politician serving in the New York State Senate *
Hamilton Jordan William Hamilton McWhorter Jordan () (September 21, 1944 – May 20, 2008) was an American politician who served as White House Chief of Staff, Chief of Staff to President of the United States Jimmy Carter. Early life Jordan was born in Charlo ...
(1944–2008), advisor to American President Jimmy Carter *
Jim Jordan James Daniel Jordan (born February 17, 1964) is an American politician currently serving in his ninth term in the U.S. House of Representatives as the representative for since 2007. A member of the Republican Party, he is a two-tim ...
(born 1964), United States Representative from Ohio *
Leon Jordan Leon Mercer Jordan (May 6, 1905 – July 15, 1970) was an African-American police officer, politician, and civil rights leader from Kansas City, Missouri. Jordan was "one of the most influential African Americans in Kansas City's history" and, a ...
(1905–1970), American politician who served in the Missouri House of Representatives *
Orchid I. Jordan Orchid Irene (née Ramsey) Jordan (August 17, 1910 – December 25, 1995) was an American politician. Born in Clay Center, Kansas, she graduated from Wilberforce University in Ohio in 1932 with a degree in elementary education. Ramsey married ...
(1910–1995), American politician who served in the Missouri House of Representatives * Raymond A. Jordan (1943-2022), American politician *
Ricardo López Jordán Ricardo Ramón López Jordán (1822–1889) was an Argentine soldier and politician, one of the last influential "''caudillos''" (Spanish for "leaders", or military or political strongmen) in the history of Argentina. He thrice rebelled against ...
(1822–1889), Argentinean political and military figure *
Robert Jordan (lawyer) Robert W. Jordan (born October 9, 1945) is an American lawyer and diplomat. He served as the United States Ambassador to Saudi Arabia from 2002 to 2003, under President George W. Bush. Biography Early life Jordan received his B.A. degree fr ...
(born 1945), American lawyer and former diplomat *
Vernon Jordan Vernon Eulion Jordan Jr. (August 15, 1935 – March 1, 2021) was an American business executive and civil rights attorney who worked for various civil rights movement organizations before becoming a close advisor to President Bill Clinton. Jor ...
(1935–2021), American lawyer and business executive * Wilhelm Jordan (writer) (1819–1904), German writer and politician


Music


Surname

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Alexis Jordan Alexis Jordan (born April 7, 1992) is an American singer and actress from Columbia, South Carolina. Jordan rose to fame as a contestant on the first season of ''America's Got Talent'' in 2006 at the age of 14. After being eliminated from the sho ...
(born 1992), American singer and actress *
Angelina Jordan Angelina Jordan (born Angelina Jordan Astar; 10 January 2006) is a Norwegian singer whose audition for the 2014 season of '' Norway's Got Talent'', singing "Gloomy Sunday" in the style of Billie Holiday, became a viral video online and brought h ...
(born 2006), Norwegian child singer who won the 2014 season of ''Norway´s Got Talent'' *
Armin Jordan Armin Jordan (9 April 1932 – 20 September 2006) was a Swiss conductor known for his interpretations of French music, Mozart and Wagner. Armin Jordan was born in Lucerne, Switzerland. "Mr. Jordan was a large man, with a slab of a face and a ful ...
(1932–2006), Swiss conductor *
Benn Jordan Benn Lee Jordan (born October 28, 1979) is an American musician operating under many pseudonyms. Since 1999, his most widely distributed electronic music has been released under the name of The Flashbulb. Other names Jordan has released as are ...
(born 1978), American musician *
David Jordan (singer) David Jordan (born David Keith Arratoon, 13 September 1985 in Barnet, London) is an English singer-songwriter. His debut album, '' Set the Mood'', was released in October 2007, peaking at number 13 on the UK Albums Chart. Biography Born to a m ...
(born 1985), English singer-songwriter * Frankie Jordan (born 1938), French pop singer * Jeremy Jordan (disambiguation) * Leroy "Lonnie" Jordan (born 1948), founding member of American band War *
Louis Jordan Louis Thomas Jordan (July 8, 1908 – February 4, 1975) was an American saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and bandleader who was popular from the late 1930s to the early 1950s. Known as " the King of the Jukebox", he earned his high ...
(1908–1975), African-American musician and songwriter *
Montell Jordan Montell Du'Sean Barnett Jordan (born December 3, 1968) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Best known for his 1995 single "This Is How We Do It", Jordan was the primary male solo artist on Def Jam's Def Soul imprint until le ...
(born 1968), American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer *
Ronny Jordan Robert Laurence Albert Simpson, known professionally as Ronny Jordan (29 November 1962 – 13 January 2014) was a British guitarist and part of the acid jazz movement at the end of the twentieth century. Jordan described his music as "urban jaz ...
(born 1962), British musician *
Steve Jordan (disambiguation) Steve, Stephen, or Steven Jordan may refer to: Music * Steve Jordan (guitarist) (1919–1993), American jazz guitarist * Steve Jordan (drummer) (born 1957), American drummer, studio musician * Steve Jordan (accordionist) (born Esteban Jordan) (19 ...


Given name

* Jordan Terrell Carter (born 1996), American rapper-songwriter * Jordan Jenks (born 1993), Belizean-American rapper, record producer, and songwriter *
Jordan Knight Jordan Nathaniel Marcel Knight (born May 17, 1970) is an American singer-songwriter and actor. He is a singer in the boy band New Kids on the Block (NKOTB), who rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s, using a falsetto style of singing influenced by ...
(born 1970), American pop singer (New Kids on the Block) * Jordan Kyle, American songwriter and producer *
Jordan Luck Jordan William Hunter Luck (born 15 October 1961) is the former lead singer and songwriter of the New Zealand rock band The Exponents. He was born in Vanderhoof in the province of British Columbia, Canada. His family moved to Tokarahi (near O ...
(b. ca 1961), New Zealand musician *
Jordan Maron Jordan Maron (born February 10, 1992), also known by his online alias CaptainSparklez, is an American YouTuber, Twitch streamer, gamer, and musician. Maron is primarily known for playing the video game ''Minecraft'', which is featured on his m ...
(born 1992), American electronic music producer *
Jordan North Jordan North (born 14 February 1990) is an English radio DJ, known for hosting shows on BBC Radio 1. In 2020, he was announced as the runner-up of the I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (British series 20), twentieth series of ''I'm a Celebr ...
(born 1990), English radio DJ *
Jordan Officer Jordan Officer (born 1976) is a Canadian guitarist who plays jazz, blues, and country music. He has worked often with singer Susie Arioli. Officer was born in Montreal. He played violin and drums before taking up guitar at the age of fourteen. ...
(born 1976), Canadian jazz/blues/country musician *
Jordan Pruitt Jordan Pruitt Fuente (''née'' Jordan Lynne Pruitt;Photos, Bio and News fo ...
(born 1991), American pop singer * Jordan Raycroft (born 1991), Canadian singer-songwriter *
Jordan Rudess Jordan Rudess (born Jordan Charles Rudes; November 4, 1956) is an American musician, software developer and composer best known as a member of the progressive metal band Dream Theater and the progressive metal supergroup Liquid Tension Experime ...
(born 1956), American keyboardist (Dream Theater) *
Jordin Sparks Jordin Sparks-Thomas (born December 22, 1989) is an American singer and actress. She rose to fame in 2007 after winning the sixth season of ''American Idol'' at age 17, becoming the youngest winner in the series' history. Her self-titled debu ...
(born 1989), American singer * Jordan Waring (born 1964), American symphonic composer and banker *
Jordan White (musician) Jordan White (born May 6, 1984) is an American rock musician and singer-songwriter. Early life and education Jordan White was born May 6, 1984 in Cranford, New Jersey. His family later moved to Nazareth, Pennsylvania,Ragonese, Dana"Cranford nat ...
(born 1980), American rock musician


Literature


Surname

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Brent Jordan Brent Kenton Jordan (born August 15, 1963, in Santa Ana Heights, California) is an American author, best known for his book about his 20 years as a bouncer at such clubs as Cheetah's Topless Club in Las Vegas. Biography Jordan was the fourth of ...
(born 1963), American writer and strip-club bouncer *
Cornelia Jane Matthews Jordan Cornelia Jane Jordan ( Matthews; January 11, 1830 – January 26, 1898) was an American poet and lyricist associated with the Civil War. Her book of poems entitled ''Corinth, and other Poems'', published after the surrender, was seized by the mi ...
(1830–1898), American poet, lyricist *
Robert Jordan James Oliver Rigney Jr. (October 17, 1948 – September 16, 2007), better known by his pen name Robert Jordan,"Robert Jordan" was the name of the protagonist in the 1940 Hemingway novel ''For Whom the Bell Tolls'', though this is not how the na ...
(1948–2007), American fantasy author


Given name

* Jordan of Osnabrück (c. 1220 – 1284), German political writer *
Jordan Belfort Jordan Ross Belfort (; born July 9, 1962) is an American entrepreneur, speaker, author, former stockbroker, and financial criminal. In 1999, he pleaded guilty to fraud and related crimes in connection with stock-market manipulation and running ...
(born 1962), American author of ''The Wolf of Wall Street'' * Jordan Bonel (fl. late 12th century), French troubadour *
Jordan Fantosme Jordan Fantosme (died c. 1185) was an Anglo-Norman historian and poet. He was a cleric and probably the spiritual chancellor of the Diocese of Winchester. His major work is an Anglo-Norman verse chronicle of the war between Henry II of England a ...
(died c. 1185), Anglo-Norman poet and historian *
Jordan Ifueko Jordan Ifueko (born August 16, 1993) is a Nigerian American writer of fantasy and young adult fiction. She is best known for her novel '' Raybearer'', which became a ''New York Times'' bestseller, and its sequel, ''Redemptor.'' She also writes sh ...
(born 1993), Nigerian American writer * Jordan Sonnenblick (born 1969), American writer


Science

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Camille Jordan Marie Ennemond Camille Jordan (; 5 January 1838 – 22 January 1922) was a French mathematician, known both for his foundational work in group theory and for his influential ''Cours d'analyse''. Biography Jordan was born in Lyon and educated at ...
(1838–1922), French mathematician *
Claude Thomas Alexis Jordan Claude Thomas Alexis Jordan (29 October 1814 in Lyon – 7 February 1897 in Lyon) was a French botanist and taxonomist. Life and work Jordan was in Lyons where his father César was from a wealthy business family and his mother Jeanne-Mar ...
(1847–1897), French botanist and taxonomist *
David Starr Jordan David Starr Jordan (January 19, 1851 – September 19, 1931) was the founding president of Stanford University, serving from 1891 to 1913. He was an ichthyologist during his research career. Prior to serving as president of Stanford Univer ...
(1851–1931), American biologist *
Denis Jordan Denis Oswald Jordan AO FAA FRACI (23 September 1914, London – 12 February 1982, St Georges, South Australia) was an Anglo-Australian chemist with a distinguished career as a researcher and lecturer in Chemistry at both University College Notti ...
(1914–1982), Australian chemist * Edwin Oakes Jordan (1866–1936), American bacteriologist and public health scientist *
Heinrich Ernst Karl Jordan Heinrich Ernst Karl Jordan (7 December 1861 – 12 January 1959) was a German-British entomologist. He took a special interest in the taxonomy and classification of butterflies, beetles and fleas. Jordan was a founder of the International Con ...
(1861–1959), German entomologist *
Henryk Jordan Henryk Jordan (23 July 1842 in Przemyśl – 16 May 1907 in Kraków) was a Polish philanthropist, physician and pioneer of physical education. A professor of obstetrics from 1895 at Kraków's Jagiellonian University, Jordan became best known for o ...
(1842–1907), Polish physician and philanthropist *
Johann Christoph Jordan Johann Christoph (von) Jordan (died 1748) was a German bureaucrat and antiquary. He wrote in Latin, and his most important work was a history of the Slavic peoples, ''De Originibus Slavicis'', published in 1745. Originally from the Rhineland ...
(died 1748), German writer on the history of the Slavic peoples *
Jordan Peterson Jordan Bernt Peterson (born 12 June 1962) is a Canadian media personality, clinical psychologist, author, and professor emeritus at the University of Toronto. He began to receive widespread attention as a public intellectual in the late 2010s ...
(born 1962), Canadian psychologist *
Michael I. Jordan Michael Irwin Jordan (born February 25, 1956) is an American scientist, professor at the University of California, Berkeley and researcher in machine learning, statistics, and artificial intelligence. Jordan was elected a member of the Nation ...
(born 1956), American researcher in machine learning and artificial intelligence *
Pascual Jordan Ernst Pascual Jordan (; 18 October 1902 – 31 July 1980) was a German theoretical and mathematical physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics and quantum field theory. He contributed much to the mathematical form of matrix ...
(1902–1980), German theoretical and mathematical physicist *
Thomas Brown Jordan Thomas Brown Jordan FRSA (24 October 1807 – 31 May 1890) was a British inventor and engineer. Birth and beginnings Born at Bristol on 24 October 1807, he was the son of Thomas Jordan (a Quaker engineer), and began life as an artist. Move to ...
(1807–1890), British inventor and mechanical engineer *
V. Craig Jordan Virgil Craig Jordan, , is a scientist with American and British citizenship specializing in drugs for breast cancer treatment and prevention. Currently, he is Professor of Breast Medical Oncology, and Professor of Molecular and Cellular Oncology a ...
, British and American pharmacologist *
Wilhelm Jordan (geodesist) Wilhelm Jordan ( 1 March 1842, Ellwangen, Württemberg – 17 April 1899, Hanover) was a German geodesist who conducted surveys in Germany and Africa and founded the German geodesy journal. Biography Jordan was born in Ellwangen, a small town ...
(1842–1899), German geodesist


Sports


Surname

* Andy Jordan (footballer born 1979), Scottish footballer *
Brevin Jordan Brevin Jordan (born July 16, 2000) is an American football tight end for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Miami (FL). Early life and college Jordan attended Bishop Gorman High School in Su ...
(born 2000), American football player *
Brian Jordan Brian O'Neal Jordan (born March 29, 1967) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and National Football League safety. In the NFL, he played for the Atlanta Falcons, while he played in MLB for the St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, Los An ...
, American professional baseball player *
Chris Jordan (cricketer) Christopher James Jordan (born 4 October 1988) is a Barbadian-born English cricketer who plays for England in One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket, and previously played for the Test team. In domestic cricket, ...
(born 1988), English cricketer *
Cameron Jordan Cameron Tyler Jordan (born July 10, 1989) is an American football defensive end for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at California, and was drafted by the Saints in the first round of the ...
(born 1989), American football player *
DeAndre Jordan Hyland DeAndre Jordan Jr. (born July 21, 1988) is an American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played one season of college basketball for the Texas A&M Aggies. Jordan was sel ...
(born 1988), American basketball player *
Eddie Jordan Edmund Patrick Jordan, OBE (born 30 March 1948), also known as EJ, is an Irish businessman, television personality and former motorsport team owner. Born in Dublin, Jordan worked first at the Bank of Ireland. He won the Irish Kart Championshi ...
(born 1948), Irish automobile racer *
Eddie Jordan (basketball) Edward Montgomery Jordan (born January 29, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He formerly served as head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards, and Sacramento Kings in the National Basketball Associ ...
(born 1955), American basketball coach * Frank Jordan (footballer) (1883–1938), English footballer * Fred Jordan (baseball coach), American college baseball coach * George Jordan (footballer), Scottish footballer *
Gerard Jordan Gerard Jordan is a Northern Irish actor from Belfast. Career He is best known for his recurring roles in the Northern Irish TV series ''Pulling Moves'' (2004) and in BBC's '' The Fall'' (2013–2014), and for his portrayal of Biter in the HBO s ...
, Northern Irish actor *
Jason Jordan Nathan Everhart (born September 28, 1988) is an American professional wrestler better known by the ring name Jason Jordan. He is currently signed to WWE, where he works as a Producer (professional wrestling), producer. He has not wrestled sinc ...
(born 1988), American professional wrestler *
Joe Jordan (footballer) Joseph Jordan (born 15 December 1951) is a Scottish Association football, football player, coach and manager. He is currently a first-team coach at AFC Bournemouth. A former Forward (association football), striker, he played for Leeds United F ...
(born 1951), Scottish footballer and football manager *
Johnny Jordan (rugby league) Aloysius John "Johnny" Jordan (birth registered first ¼ 1906 – death registered third ¼ 1957) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played at club level for York. Background Johnny Jordan's birth w ...
, English rugby league footballer of the 1930s *
Johnny Jordan John William Jordan (8 November 1921 – 9 January 2016) is an English former professional footballer who played as an inside forward. Born in Bromley, Kent, he began his career with home-town club Bromley, before moving on to Grays Athletic, ...
, English footballer *
Jeffrey Jordan Jeffrey Michael Jordan (born November 18, 1988) is an American former basketball player who played for the University of Illinois and the University of Central Florida. He is the oldest child of retired Hall of Fame basketball player Michael ...
, American basketball player *
Jerome Jordan Jerome Adolphus Jordan (born September 29, 1986) is a Jamaican professional basketball player for Peñarol Mar del Plata of the Liga Nacional de Básquet (LNB). He played college basketball for the University of Tulsa and represents the Jamaica ...
, American basketball player *
Lamont Jordan LaMont Damon Jordan (born November 11, 1978) is an American football coach and former running back. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Maryland. Jordan also played for the ...
, American football player * Lena Jordan, Russian gymnast *
Lino Jordan Lino Jordan (15 May 1944 – 6 June 2023) was an Italian biathlete. He competed at the 1972 Winter Olympics and the 1976 Winter Olympics. Jordan was born in Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses. Together with Mario Bacher and Franco Ceroni, he also finished ...
, Italian biathlete and ski mountaineer * Michael Jordan (disambiguation), multiple people *
Ola Jordan Aleksandra "Ola" Jordan (''née'' Grabowska; born 30 September 1982) is a British-Polish professional ballroom dancer and model. She appeared as a professional on the British TV show ''Strictly Come Dancing'' from 2006 to 2015. After winning a ch ...
, Polish dancer *
Orlando Jordan Orlando Ruben Jordan (born April 21, 1974) is an actor/stuntman and retired American professional wrestler. He is best known for his tenure in WWE on its SmackDown brand, where he was a one-time United States Champion and for his time with Impa ...
, American wrestler *
Philip Jordan Philip Jordan is an Irish Gaelic footballer who plays for the Moy club and, formerly, the Tyrone county team. Jordan was an important member of the Tyrone team who won their first three All-Ireland titles in 2003, 2005 and 2008. His consist ...
, Irish footballer *
Richard Jordan (American football) Richard Lamont Jordan (born December 1, 1974) is a former American football linebacker who played two seasons with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 1997 NFL Draft. H ...
(born 1972), American football player * Robert F. Jordan, American bridge player *
Savannah Jordan Savannah Brooke Jordan (born January 24, 1995) is an American retired soccer forward who last played for the Houston Dash in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She also played for Glasgow City in the Scottish Women's Premier League ...
(born 1995), American soccer player * Scott Jordan (footballer) (born 1975), English footballer * Stephen Jordan (born 1982), English footballer * Todd Jordan (born 1970), American football player *
Ty Jordan Ty-Coreous Jordan (November 21, 2001December 25, 2020) was an American college football player who was a running back for the Utah Utes in the Pac-12 Conference. He earned second-team all-conference honors and was named the Pac-12 Offensive Fre ...
(2001–2020), American football player * Willie Jordan (1885–1949), English footballer


Given name

*
Jordan Adams Jordan LaVell Adams (born July 8, 1994) is an American professional basketball player for Club Atlético Aguada of Liga Uruguaya de Básquetbol. He played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins. He was the first UCLA freshman to score 20 or more ...
(born 1994), American basketball player * Jordan Akins (born 1992), American football player * Jordan Barnett (disambiguation), multiple people * Jordan Battle (born 2000), American football player * Jordan Berry (born 1991), Australian NFL football player *
Jordan Binnington Jordan Binnington (born July 11, 1993) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). Binnington was raised in Richmond Hill and Toronto. He was drafted by the Blues in the third ...
(born 1993), Canadian ice hockey player *
Jordan Bone Jordan Latham Bone (born November 5, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Tennessee Volunteers. High school career Bone attended The Ensworth School ...
(born 1997), American basketball player * Jordan Bowers (born 2003), American gymnast *
Jordan Brailford Jordan L. Brailford (born October 9, 1995) is an American football linebacker for the New Orleans Breakers of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at Oklahoma State and was selected by the Washington Redskins in ...
(born 1995), American football player * Jordan Brown (Australian soccer) (born 1996), Australian footballer *
Jordan Brown (American football) Jordan Brown (born March 26, 1996) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at South Dakota State and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He has also been a m ...
(born 1997), American football player * Jordan Brown (born 1994), English-born Hong Kong professional footballer * Jordan Burrow (born 1992), English footballer *
Jordin Canada Jordin Elizabeth Canada (born August 11, 1995) is an American professional basketball player with the Los Angeles Sparks of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She was selected by the Seattle Storm with the 5th overall pick in the ...
(born 1995), American basketball player *
Jordan Caroline Jordan Caroline (born January 15, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for Baxi Manresa of the Liga ACB. He played college basketball for the Southern Illinois Salukis and the Nevada Wolf Pack. Early life and high school career Ca ...
(born 1996), American basketball player * Jordan Carrell (born 1994), American football player *
Jordan Chiles Jordan Lucella Elizabeth Chiles (born April 15, 2001) is an American artistic gymnast. She represented the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal in the team event. She was a member of the team that won gold at the 2 ...
(born 2001), American gymnast *
Jordan Cila Jordan Rodin Cila (born April 11, 1982) is an American former association football, soccer midfielder/forward. He played for the Duke Blue Devils men's soccer, Duke Blue Devils men's soccer team, and played 39 games in Major League Soccer. He also ...
(born 1982), American Major League Soccer midfielder * Jordan Chunn (born 1995), American football player *
Jordan Cohen Jordan Cohen (ג'ורדן כהן; born July 31, 1997) is an American-Israeli basketball player for Maccabi Haifa in the Israel Basketball Premier League, who plays the point guard position. Early life Cohen was born in Tarzana, California, and ...
(born 1997), American-Israeli basketball player in the Israel Basketball Premier League * Jordan da Costa (1932–2012), Brazilian footballer *
Jordan Dangerfield Jordan Isaac Aldon Dangerfield (born December 25, 1990) is an American football Safety (gridiron football position), safety who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Towson Tigers football, Towson and was signed as an undrafte ...
(born 1990), American NFL football player * Jordan Davis (American football) (born 2000), American football player *
Jordan Drew Jordan Drew (born 26 January 1995) is a Canada international rugby league footballer who plays as a and er for the Limoux Grizzlies in the Elite One Championship. He previously played for the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL. Background Drew wa ...
(born 1995), Australian Rugby League player *
Jordan Eberle Jordan Leslie Eberle (; born May 15, 1990) is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger and alternate captain for the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the first round (22nd overall) in the 2008 NHL En ...
(born 1990), Canadian hockey player * Jordan Elliott (born 1997), American football player *
Jordan Evans (American football) Jordan Evans (born January 27, 1995) is an American football linebacker for the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL. He played college football at Oklahoma. College career Evans attended and played college football at Oklahoma. He contributed from ...
(born 1995), American football player *
Jordan Farmar Jordan Robert Farmar (born November 30, 1986) is an Israeli-American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In high school, he was named the ''Los Angeles Times'' High School Player of the Y ...
(born 1986), American basketball player * Jordan Ford (born 1998), American basketball player *
Jordan Franks Jordan Franks (born February 1, 1996) is a former American football tight end. He played college football at UCF Knights football, UCF. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns. Franks won S ...
(born 1996), American football player *
Jordan Fuller Jordan Fuller (born March 4, 1998) is an American football Safety (gridiron football position), safety for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State Buckeyes football, Ohio State, and was ...
(born 1998), American football player *
Jordan Glasgow Jordan Glasgow (born June 28, 1996) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Michigan. College career After starting his Michigan career as a walk-on, Glasgow earned a scholarship due to his play on s ...
(born 1996), American football player * Jordan Goddard, English footballer *
Jordan Gruber Jordan Gruber ( he, ירדן גרובר; born September 12, 1983) is an American former professional soccer player. Biography He is the son of Avi, originally from Israel, and the owner of Avi's Auto Care, and Abby Gruber, and was born i ...
(born 1983), American-Israeli soccer player * Jordan Hamilton (born 1990), American basketball player in the Israel Basketball Premier League *
Jordan Hamilton (soccer) Jordan Patrick Dear Hamilton (born March 17, 1996) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a forward for Canadian Premier League club Forge FC. Playing career Youth Hamilton started playing with North Scarborough SC, before switching to Ajax ...
(born 1996), Canadian soccer player *
Jordan Hart Jordan Hart (born 26 January 1995) is a Welsh badminton player. She was a Poland national badminton team member between 2021 and 26 September 2022. She made her international debut in 2009 Welsh International. She has won seven Welsh National ...
(born 1995), Welsh badminton player *
Jordan Haynes Jordan Markus Haynes (born January 17, 1996) is a Canadian professional association football, soccer player who currently plays for Valour FC in the Canadian Premier League. Early life Haynes began playing youth soccer at age five with Maple Lea ...
(born 1996), Canadian soccer player *
Jordan Henderson Jordan Brian Henderson (born 17 June 1990) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Liverpool and the England national team. Henderson joined the Sunderland Academy at the age of eight, making his first-team ...
(born 1990), English footballer *
Jordan Hill (basketball) Jordan Craig Hill (born July 27, 1987) is an American former professional basketball player. Hill played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats before he was drafted eighth overall in the 2009 NBA draft by the New York Knicks. He was trade ...
(born 1987), American basketball player * Jordan Howard (born 1994), American football player *
Jordan Hulls Jordan Andrew Hulls (born April 16, 1990) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Indiana University, where he currently works as team and recruiting coordinator. Personal Hulls is from Bloomington, ...
(born 1990), American basketball player *
Jordan Jackson (American football) Jordan Jackson (born January 30, 1998) is an American football defensive end for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Air Force and was drafted by the Saints in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Dr ...
(born 1998), American football player *
Jordan Kahu Jordan Kahu (born 28 January 1991) is a former professional rugby league footballer who last played as a and er for the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL and New Zealand at international level. Kahu has played for the Brisbane Broncos and the Nort ...
(born 1991), New Zealand Rugby League player * Jordan Kunaszyk (born 1996), American football player *
Jordan Larson Jordan Quinn Larson (born October 16, 1986) is an American volleyball player and a three-time Olympic medalist. Larson won gold with the national team at the 2014 World Championship, the Rimini Volleyball Nations League, and the 2020 Tokyo Sum ...
(born 1986), American volleyball player *
Jordan Lasley Jordan Lasley (born November 13, 1996) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football for the UCLA Bruins and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Early years L ...
(born 1996), American football player *
Jordan Leggett Jordan Kristopher Leggett (born January 31, 1995) is a former American football tight end. He played college football at Clemson Tigers football, Clemson. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Early years ...
(born 1995), American football player *
Jordan Leslie Jordan Leslie (born October 31, 1991) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at BYU Cougars football, BYU in 2014 and for UTEP Miners football, UTEP in 2012 and 2013. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings after ...
(born 1991), American football player *
Jordan Love Jordan Alexander Love (born November 2, 1998) is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Utah State and was drafted by the Packers in the first round of th ...
(born 1998), American football player *
Jordan Lyles Jordan Horton Lyles (born October 19, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. He previously played for the Houston Astros, Colorado Rockies, San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Ran ...
(born 1990), American baseball player *
Jordan Mailata Lafoga Jordan Mailata (; born 31 March 1997) is an Australian professional American football offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played rugby league for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bull ...
(born 1997), Samoan-Australian American football player *
Jordan Mason Jordan Ponchez Mason (born May 24, 1999) is an American football running back for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football, Georgia Tech. College career Mas ...
(born 1999), American football player *
Jordan McRae Jordan Tyler McRae (born March 28, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Israeli Basketball Premier League. He played college basketball for the Tennessee Volunteers, and was drafted 58th overall in the 2 ...
(born 1991), American basketball player for Hapoel Tel Aviv of the
Israeli Basketball Premier League Ligat HaAl ( he, ליגת העל, lit., ''Supreme League or Premier League''), or the Israeli Basketball Premier League, is the top-tier level league of professional sports, professional competition in Israeli sports club, club basketball, making ...
* Jordan Miller (disambiguation), multiple people *
Jordan Morgan (American football) Jordan Morgan (born May 13, 1994) is a former American football guard. He played college football at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Morgan was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. College career Jordan pl ...
(born 1994), American football player * Jordan Murrell (born 1993), Canadian soccer player *
Jordan Nobbs Jordan Nobbs (born 8 December 1992) is an English professional Association football, footballer who plays for Women's Super League club Aston Villa W.F.C., Aston Villa and the England women's national football team, England women's national tea ...
(born 1992), English FA Women's Super League footballer for Arsenal *
Jordan Nwora Jordan Ifeanyi Nwora (born September 9, 1998) is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals. He plays interna ...
(born 1998), Nigerian-American basketball player *
Jordan Pacheco Jordan Patrick Pacheco (born January 30, 1986) is an American former professional baseball infielder and catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds. Early career Prior to p ...
(born 1986), American baseball player * Jordan Parks (born 1994), American basketball player *
Jordan Payton Jordan Joseph Payton (born September 1, 1993) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCLA Bruins, ending ...
(born 1993), American football player *
Jordan Pickford Jordan Lee Pickford (' Logan; born 7 March 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Everton and the England national team. Pickford has previously played for Sunderland's academy, reserve, and senior te ...
(born 1994), English footballer * Jordan Poole (born 1999), American basketball player *
Jordan Poyer Jordan Lynn-Baxter Poyer (born April 25, 1991) is an American football strong safety for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oregon State, where he was named a consensus All-American. Poyer was ...
(born 1991), American football player *
Jordan Rodgers Jordan Edward Rodgers (born August 30, 1988) is an American sports commentator, television personality, and former professional American football quarterback. Rodgers signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2013, and a ...
(born 1988), American football player * Jordan Sakho (born 1997), Congolese basketball player *
Jordan Scarlett (American football) Jordan Scarlett (born February 9, 1996) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Florida and was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Professional career Carol ...
(born 1996), American football player *
Jordan Schafer Jordan James Schafer (born September 4, 1986) is a former American professional baseball center fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins as a center fielder. Baseball career Atl ...
(born 1986), American baseball player *
Jordan Shipley Jordan Shipley (born December 23, 1985) is a former American football wide receiver. Shipley played college football for the University of Texas, and received consensus All-American recognition. He was picked by the Cincinnati Bengals in the t ...
(born 1985), American football player * Jordan Simmons (born 1994), American football player *
Jordan Spence Jordan James Spence (born 24 May 1990) is an English professional footballer who most recently played for ADO Den Haag in the Eredivisie. Predominantly as a right-back, Spence can also operate as a centre-back. He has represented and captained E ...
(born 1990), English footballer *
Jordan Spieth Jordan Alexander Spieth (born July 27, 1993) is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour and former world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking. He is a three-time major winner and the 2015 FedEx Cup champion. Spieth's first majo ...
(born 1993), American professional golfer *
Jordan Staal Jordan Staal (born September 10, 1988) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and captain of the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is regarded as a premier penalty-killer, both for his strong defensive skills and ...
(born 1988), Canadian hockey player * Jordan Stout (born 1998), American football player *
Jordan Ta'amu Jordan Taalolo Ta'amu-Perifanos (born December 10, 1997) is an American football quarterback for the DC Defenders of the XFL. He played college football for Ole Miss. Ta'amu has been a member of several National Football League (NFL) teams a ...
(born 1997), American football player * Jordan Tang (born 1995), Hong Kong badminton player *
Jordan Theodore Jordan Theodore (born December 11, 1989) is an American-born naturalized Macedonian professional basketball player who last played for Reyer Venezia of the Lega Basket Serie A. He also represents the senior North Macedonia national team. He playe ...
(born 1989), American basketball player *
Jordan Thomas (American football) Jordan Malik Thomas (born August 2, 1996) is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at Mississippi State Bulldogs football, Mississippi State and was drafted by the Houston Texans in the sixth round of th ...
(born 1996), American football player * Jordan Thompson (rugby league) (born 1991), English rugby league player *
Jordan Thompson (American football) Jordan Thompson (born July 12, 1989) is a former American football tight end. He played college football at Ohio University and attended Parkway High School in Rockford, Ohio. He has been a member of the Detroit Lions of the National Football ...
(born 1989), American football player *
Jordan Thompson (tennis) Jordan Thompson (born 20 April 1994) is an Australian professional tennis player, reaching a career-high ranking of World No. 43 on 15 July 2019. He made his Grand Slam debut at the 2014 Australian Open after winning the Australian Open wildc ...
(born 1994), Australian tennis player * Jordan Thompson (cricketer) (born 1996), English Cricket player *
Jordin Tootoo Jordin John Kudluk Tootoo (; born February 2, 1983) is a Canadian former professional hockey player, who played for the Nashville Predators, Detroit Red Wings, New Jersey Devils and Chicago Blackhawks. Of Inuit, Ukrainian and English descent, h ...
(born 1983), Canadian hockey player *
Jordan Turner-Hall Jordan Turner-Hall (born 5 January 1988 in London, England) is a former rugby union player for Harlequins in the Aviva Premiership, playing primarily as a centre but he could also play on the wing. His first start for England came on 30 May 2 ...
(born 1988), English rugby union player *
Jordan Veasy Jordan Veasy (born June 23, 1995) is an American football wide receiver for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (2024), United Football League (UFL). He played college football at California Golden Bears football, California an ...
(born 1995), American football player *
Jordan Watson Jordan Watson (born 4 December 1987) is an English Muay Thai kickboxer who competes in the middleweight division. A powerful kicker, Watson began training in Muay Thai at six years old with Richard Smith at Bad Company, Leeds, UK and first ...
(born 1987), English kickboxer *
Jordan Whitehead Jordan Tyler Whitehead (born March 18, 1997) is an American football safety for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Pittsburgh. Early years Whitehead attended Central Valley High School in M ...
(born 1997), American football player * Jordan Wilkins (born 1994), American football player *
Jordan Williams (American football) Jordan Cornell Williams (born March 23, 1993) is an American football outside linebacker for the DC Defenders. He played his senior season of high school football at Gainesville High School (Florida), Gainesville High School in Gainesville, Flo ...
(born 1993), American football player * Jordan Williams (basketball, born 1990), American basketball player * Jordan Williams (footballer, born 1995) (born 1995), Welsh footballer *
Jordan Williams (rugby union) Jordan Rhys Williams (born 20 September 1993) is a Welsh rugby union footballer who plays for the Dragons. His regular position is at full-back, but he has also played at fly-half and on the wing. He began his career with amateur side New Dock ...
(born 1993), Welsh rugby union player *
Jordan Willis (American football) Jordan Johnathan Willis (born May 2, 1995) is an American football defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Kansas State and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third ...
(born 1995), American football player *
Yarden Gerbi Yarden Gerbi (or Jerbi, he, ירדן ג'רבי; born July 8, 1989) is an Israeli former judoka world champion. She won an Olympic bronze medal competing for Israel at the 2016 Summer Olympics, in Women's 63 kg Judo. Gerbi won the gold m ...
(born 1989), nicknamed "Jordan," Israeli judoka world champion


Television

* Charlotte Jordan (born 1994), English actress who has starred on ''
Free Rein ''Free Rein'' is a British drama television series created and written by Vicki Lutas and Anna McCleery. It stars Jaylen Barron, Navia Robinson (seasons 1-2) and Freddy Carter. Produced in the UK by Lime Pictures, the ten-part first series prem ...
'' and ''
Coronation Street ''Coronation Street'' is an English soap opera created by Granada Television and shown on ITV since 9 December 1960. The programme centres around a cobbled, terraced street in Weatherfield, a fictional town based on inner-city Salford. Origi ...
'' *
Olivia Jordan Olivia Jordan Thomas (born September 28, 1988) is an American actress, model, television host, and beauty pageant titleholder, who was crowned Miss USA 2015. She represented the United States at Miss Universe 2015, where she placed as a second ...
(born 1988), American actress and model *
Sharon Jordan Sharon Jordan (born March 11, 1960) is an American actress. One of her notable roles is Irene the Concierge in the Disney Channel sitcom ''The Suite Life of Zack & Cody''. Jordan also appeared as Irene in ''That's So Suite Life of Hannah Montana ...
(born 1960), American film and television actress, recurred on Disney's ''
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody ''The Suite Life of Zack & Cody'' is an American sitcom created by Danny Kallis and Jim Geoghan. The series aired on Disney Channel from March 18, 2005, to September 1, 2008. The series was nominated for an Emmy Award three times and was also ...
'' * Tom Jordan (1937–2019), Irish actor noted for three decades of work on ''
Fair City ''Fair City'' is an Irish television soap opera which has been broadcast on RTÉ One since 1989. Produced by the public service broadcaster Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ), it first aired on Monday, 18 September 1989. It has won several award ...
'' *
Tony Jordan Tony Jordan (born 21 July 1957) is a British television writer. He was listed as the number one television screenwriter in the United Kingdom by ''Broadcast'' magazine in 2008 and among British broadcasting's top twenty in ''The Stage'' in 200 ...
(born 1957), British television writer *
Jordan Hayes Jordan Hayes (born June 14, 1987) is a Canadian actress. She played Dr. Sarah Jordan on Syfy's ''Helix''. She has also appeared in theatrical films, such as ''House at the End of the Street'', '' The F Word'' and ''Hidden 3D''. In addition, sh ...
(born 1987), Canadian television actress *
Jordan Lloyd Jordan Hailie Schroeder (; born November 21, 1986) is an American reality television participant, and the winner of the 11th season of '' Big Brother''. Lloyd has also participated in reality shows including ''The Amazing Race 16'', '' Big Brot ...
(born 1986), American reality television participant *
Jordan Renzo Jordan Renzo (born February 11, 1993) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Matteusz Andrzejewski in the BBC Three '' Doctor Who'' spin-off '' Class'' (2016) and Charlie Brandon in the Starz historical drama ''The Spanish Princess'' ...
(born 1993), American actor *
Jordan Todosey Jordan Todosey ( , born February 8, 1995) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her role as Adam Torres, the first transgender character on the long-running TV series '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'', and as Lizzie McDonald on ''Life wit ...
(born 1995), Canadian television actress


Film

*
Leslie Jordan Leslie Allen Jordan (April 29, 1955 – October 24, 2022) was an American actor, comedian, writer, and singer. His television roles include Beverley Leslie on ''Will & Grace'' (2001–2006 and 2017–2020), several characters on television in ...
(1955–2022), American actor *
Michael B. Jordan Michael Bakari Jordan (; born February 9, 1987) is an American actor. He is known for his film roles as shooting victim Oscar Grant in the drama ''Fruitvale Station'' (2013), boxer Adonis Creed in ''Creed'' (2015), and Erik Killmonger in ''Bl ...
, American actor *
Neil Jordan Neil Patrick Jordan (born 25 February 1950) is an Irish film director, screenwriter, novelist and short-story writer. His first book, '' Night in Tunisia'', won a Somerset Maugham Award and the Guardian Fiction Prize in 1979. He won an Academy ...
, Irish filmmaker * Nick Jordan, British artist filmmaker *
Richard Jordan Robert Anson Jordan Jr. (July 19, 1937 – August 30, 1993) was an American actor. A long-time member of the New York Shakespeare Festival, he performed in many Off Broadway and Broadway plays. His films include ''Logan's Run'', ''Les Misérab ...
(1937–1993), American actor *
Jordan Ladd Jordan Elizabeth Ladd is an American actress. The daughter of actress Cheryl Ladd and producer David Ladd, she initially worked with her mother in several made-for-television films, before making her big screen debut at 19, in the vampire film ...
, American horror actress *Jordan Nagai, American actor who played Russell in the 2009 film ''Up'' *Jordan Peele, American actor, writer and director


Other professions


Surname

*Artishia Wilkerson Jordan (1901–1974), American educator and clubwoman *Dorothea Jordan (1761–1816), Irish actress and courtesan *Sir Joseph Jordan (Royal Navy officer) (c.1603–1685), English admiral *Lorna Jordan (1954–2021), American artist *Olivia Jordan (interpreter), Olivia Jordan (1919–2021), British driver and interpreter for Charles de Gaulle *Steven L. Jordan, American soldier who faced trial concerning the Abu Ghraib detainee-abuse scandal *Susan Jordan (born 1947), New Zealand dancer *Thomas Jordan (economist), Thomas Jordan, Swiss economist and banking supervisor


Given name

*Jordan Carver (born 1986), German model and actress *N0thing, Jordan "n0thing" Gilbert, American professional ''Counter-Strike'' player *Jordan Mechner, American computer-game programmer and game designer *Jordan Misja (1913–1942), Albanian communist of Serbian descent, People's Hero of Albania *Disappearance of Jordan Ratcliffe, Jordan Ratcliffe, English teenager who went missing in 2008 *Jordan Shanks-Markinova, Australian YouTube personality known as Friendlyjordies


Fictional characters

*Jordan Baker (The Great Gatsby), Jordan Baker, in the novel ''The Great Gatsby'' *Jordan Black, the daughter of main character Frank Black in the American TV series ''Millennium (TV series), Millennium'' *Jordan Cavanaugh, on the television show ''Crossing Jordan'' *Jordan Catalano, portrayed by Jared Leto in the American TV series ''My So-Called Life'' *Jordan Chase, motivational speaker from the TV series ''Dexter'' *Jordan Collier, one of the central figures of the 4400 in the American TV series ''The 4400'', portrayed by Billy Campbell *Jordan Elliot, in the novel ''Beach Music (novel), Beach Music'' *Jordan James Lewis, from the family sitcom ''Just Jordan'', portrayed by Lil' JJ *Jordan Sullivan, played by Christa Miller on the television show ''Scrubs'' *19 Kids and Counting, Deanna and Amy Jordyn, minor American "reality TV" stars *Hal Jordan, superhero in DC Comics, better known as Green Lantern *Lee Jordan (Harry Potter), Lee Jordan, in the ''Harry Potter'' franchise


See also

*Saint Jordan (disambiguation), saints of this name *Jordy *Jordie *Jordans (disambiguation) *Jordanus (disambiguation) *
Jordanes Jordanes (), also written as Jordanis or Jornandes, was a 6th-century Eastern Roman bureaucrat widely believed to be of Goths, Gothic descent who became a historian later in life. Late in life he wrote two works, one on Roman history (''Romana ...
*Jorden *Jordyn *Jourdain *Jourdan *Goran (Slavic name) *Gordan *Giordano (surname) *Iordan (disambiguation) * Riordan


References

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