Gordon
Scottish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gordon
Gordon derives from the Scottish place name Gordan or Gowrdan, likely meaning "spacious fort" or "great hill," with roots in Gaelic and Old English elements.
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Etymology
Gordon derives from the Scottish place name Gordan or Gowrdan, likely meaning "spacious fort" or "great hill," with roots in Gaelic and Old English elements. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly Scotland and English-speaking countries, with historical prominence among Scottish nobility and later widespread adoption in Protestant Christian societies.
Gordon currently ranks #1,052 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1952.
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