Gordon

Pronounced: GOR-dun

Meaning: Great hill; spacious fort

Gender: Boy
Origin: Scottish; Gaelic

What does Gordon mean?

Gordon is of Scottish origin, originally a surname meaning "spacious fort" from a place name in Berwickshire. It became popular as a given name and carries associations of strength, tradition, and resilience.

Popularity of Gordon over time

In 2025, Gordon was given to 209 boys in the US. Gordon has remained fairly steady over the last 20 years, and remains an uncommon boys' name in the US.

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