What does the name Gordon mean?

The name Gordon means "Spacious fort".

What is the origin of the name Gordon?

Gordon is a name of Scottish origin.

How popular is the name Gordon?

In 2023, 199 babies were named Gordon in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Gordon a boy's name?

Yes, Gordon is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 199 →

All-Time Total: 151,617

Peak Year: 1952

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

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.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Gordon

Edison Edmund Howard Louis Maxwell Arthur Milo Peter

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Gordon

Winona Esme Estelle Eve Wilhelmina Annika Leona Elodie

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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