Gordon

Boy's name

Gordon is a Scottish surname turned first name, derived from the place name in Berwickshire, Scotland. It means "great hill" or "spacious fortification."

Meaning Spacious fort
Origin Scottish
U.S. births in 2023 199
Peak year 1952

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Notable Namesakes

  • Gordon Ramsay - Celebrity chef and TV personality.
  • Gordon Lightfoot - Folk singer-songwriter.
  • Gordon Hayward - NBA basketball player.
  • Gordon Parks - Photographer, filmmaker, writer.
  • Gordon Moore - Co-founder of Intel Corporation.
  • Gordon Getty - Composer, philanthropist.
  • Gordon Liu - Martial artist, actor.
  • Gordon Strachan - Former footballer, manager.
  • Gordon Brown - Former UK Prime Minister.
  • Gordon Greenidge - Former West Indies cricketer.

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