Gordon

Gordon - A very unique male name

Gordon appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #122. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Gordon and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Gordon? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Gordon. The baby boy name Gordon was given to 159 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1049 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 9,222 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Gordon peaked in popularity 93 years ago in 1933 on position 70.

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Gordon is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Gordon is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #431 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,804.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Gordon is where you live.

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Gordon origin and meaning

Scottish — transferred surname and place name

A transferred Scottish surname and place name; its origin is uncertain, sometimes explained as 'spacious fort' but not proven

Gordon is a Scottish clan surname and place name that became a standard boy's name in the English-speaking world. In the US it was a top name of the early 20th century, peaked in 1952, and has been falling for decades.

Origin uncertain

Gordon is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Gordon, pop culture references for the name Gordon and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Gordon

We've found the following names that sound similar to Gordon, sorted by popularity.

Grayden / Graydon / Gardner / Gorden / Graden / Grayton / Geordan / Giordano / Greydon / Gardiner /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Gordon

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Gordon a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Gordon?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

GOR-dun · /ˈɡɔːrdən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Gorden — A rarer spelling variant.

Nicknames: GordyGord

Famous bearers

• Gordon Ramsay — British chef and television personality (b. 1966) Contemporary

Style

SurnameClassic

Why parents choose it

Gordon reads as solid, capable and a little old-school, which is exactly what some parents are hunting for among softer modern names. It is well known but now genuinely uncommon for babies.

Worth knowing

• Its 1950s peak gives it a grandad feel for many listeners.
• Gordon Ramsay is now the default association.