Gordon: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A great hill dweller with an adventurous spirit.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #960
- Peak
- #70 in 1935
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Gordon Means
Gordon is a boy name of English origin. A great hill dweller with an adventurous spirit.
How Popular Gordon Is
Gordon currently ranks #960 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #70 in 1935. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Gordon
- Gordon broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #70 in 1935.
- Gordon is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Gordon has been a top 100 name across 171+ years of American history.
- Gordon is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Gordon
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Gordon
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Gordon.
Questions About Gordon
What does Gordon mean?
Gordon is a boy name of English origin. A great hill dweller with an adventurous spirit.
How popular is Gordon?
Gordon currently ranks #960 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #70 in 1935. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Gordon come from?
Gordon comes from English roots. Gordon broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #70 in 1935.
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