To flow down or descend
Jourdain is the French form of the name Jordan, which originates from the Hebrew name Yarden. It refers to the Jordan River, the primary river in the Holy Land where Jesus was baptized. The name became popular in Europe after Crusaders brought back water from the river to baptize their children.
Less common today
Jourdain isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,519 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Hero of a medieval French chanson de geste · Jourdain de Blaye
The main character and social climber in Moliere's play · Le Bourgeois gentilhomme
Gascon noble and notorious outlaw in the 14th century
