Gordon

Meaning of Gordon

Gordon comes from a Scottish surname that originally referred to someone from the town of Gordon, meaning 'great hill' or 'fort hill'.

Gordon has Scottish roots — browse every Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Gordon

After ranking as high as #641 in 2000, Gordon has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Gordon

• Gordon Ramsay
  Celebrity chef and television personality
• Gordon Lightfoot
  Canadian singer and songwriter
• Gordon Brown
  Former British Prime Minister
• Gordon Getty
  American composer and philanthropist
• Gordon Parks
  Photographer, film director, author

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Questions about the name Gordon

What does the name Gordon mean?

Gordon means gordon comes from a scottish surname that originally referred to someone from the town of gordon, meaning 'great hill' or 'fort hill', and it comes from Scottish origins.

Is Gordon a boy's or a girl's name?

Gordon is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Gordon?

Gordon did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Gordon most popular?

Gordon peaked at #641 in 2000.