—2024 rank
1952peak year
149,795babies named Gordon since 1880
▼ 25%5-year trend
Gordon popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Gordon mean?
From a Scottish place name, traditionally explained as 'spacious fort' from Celtic gor and din. A Scottish clan surname adopted as a given name in the 19th century.
OriginScottish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
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Famous Gordons
- Gordon Ramsay, chef
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