NAME PROFILE
Gordon
Gordon is of Scottish origin, meaning 'great hill.' It embodies a sense of strength and stability, often associated with leadership and dependability. Those named Gordon may be seen as reliable and trustworthy, exuding confidence and charisma.
Key Stats
| Total births | 155,579 |
| Gender | Male (95% / 5%) |
| Peak year | 1952 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 20%MI — 20%CA — 20%TX — 20%FL — 20%
Notable People
Gordon Ramsay (Chef and TV Personality) · Gordon Brown (Former Prime Minister of the UK) · Gordon Lightfoot (Canadian Singer-Songwriter) · Gordon Gecko (Fictional Character in *Wall Street*) · Gordon Hayward (NBA Player)
Nicknames & Diminutives
GordGordy
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