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Shiloh vs Jordan

Which is more popular?
Jordan is more popular than Shiloh today: about 2,732 US babies were given the name Jordan in 2025, compared with 1,098 named Shiloh.
ShilohJordan
Meaning tranquil, place of rest (disputed) To flow down, descend
Origin hebrew hebrew
Gender Unisex Unisex
Pronunciation SHY-loh JOR-dan
Syllables 2 2
First appeared19691880
Peak year2024 (1,222)1990 (16,137)
In 20251,0982,732
TrendNear its peakDeclining
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Shiloh Jordan
18801900192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeShilohJordan
2020s 5,824 21,955
2010s 5,057 64,530
2000s 2,082 101,187
1990s 852 144,756
1980s 650 57,172
1970s 647 5,449
1960s 5 1,851
1950s 0 1,189
1940s 0 690
1930s 0 770
1920s 0 854
1910s 0 395
1900s 0 123
1890s 0 117
1880s 0 158

What does Shiloh mean?

Etymology unsettled. Most often read 'tranquil, peaceful, place of rest,' linked to the sanctuary town Shiloh and a root sh-l-h. The cryptic term in Genesis 49:10 is alternatively read shelo, 'he whose it is' (taken messianically). The popular gloss 'his gift' is not well supported. Hedge as disputed; used for both sexes in modern practice.

What does Jordan mean?

From the River Jordan, Hebrew Yarden, derived from the root y-r-d 'to go down, descend, flow down' - describing the river's descent. Long used as a given name, originally for those baptised in or with water from the Jordan.

Frequently asked questions

Is Shiloh or Jordan more popular?

Jordan is more popular than Shiloh today: about 2,732 US babies were given the name Jordan in 2025, compared with 1,098 named Shiloh.

What is the difference between Shiloh and Jordan?

Shiloh means tranquil, place of rest (disputed) (hebrew origin), while Jordan means To flow down, descend (hebrew origin).

Which name is older, Shiloh or Jordan?

In US records, Shiloh first appears in 1969 and Jordan in 1880, so Jordan has the longer recorded history.