GORDON
The meaning of the unisex name Gordon is FROM THE CORNERED HILL .
Details on GORDON:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- From the cornered hill
- Popularity for Boy:
- 2,278th in the USA (top 10%)
- Popularity for Girl:
- 19,820th in the USA (bottom 35%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
199 births
GORDON as a BOY in 2024
6 births
GORDON as a GIRL in 1989
The meaning(s) of GORDON:
The name Gordon is an Anglo-Saxon baby name. In Anglo-Saxon the meaning of the name Gordon is: From the cornered hill.
The name Gordon is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Gordon is: From the cornered hill.
The name Gordon is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Gordon is: From the three cornered hill or From the marshes. One of Scotland's great clans. Surname.
The name Gordon is a Scottish baby name. In Scottish the meaning of the name Gordon is: From the marshes. A surname and given name adopted from a Scottish place name. One of Scotland's great clans.
USA SSA birth(s) for GORDON:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name GORDON
GORDON as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 199 births |
| 2023 | 222 births |
| 2022 | 233 births |
| 2021 | 243 births |
| 2020 | 225 births |
| 2019 | 267 births |
| 2018 | 271 births |
| 2017 | 273 births |
| 2016 | 219 births |
| 2015 | 278 births |
| 2014 | 224 births |
| 2013 | 188 births |
| 2012 | 195 births |
| 2011 | 183 births |
| 2010 | 180 births |
| 2009 | 182 births |
GORDON as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 6 births |
| 1986 | 7 births |
| 1984 | 5 births |
| 1978 | 9 births |
| 1975 | 10 births |
| 1974 | 6 births |
| 1971 | 6 births |
| 1970 | 5 births |
| 1969 | 5 births |
| 1967 | 8 births |
| 1966 | 7 births |
| 1965 | 5 births |
| 1964 | 7 births |
| 1963 | 7 births |
| 1962 | 9 births |
| 1961 | 5 births |
About the name GORDON
Gordon, a name of Scottish origin, carries with it the essence of strength and steadfastness. Derived from the Gaelic elements "gor" meaning "spacious" and "dun" meaning "fortress," it evokes images of ancient strongholds cradled by rolling hills and vibrant green landscapes. This distinguished name has been embraced across various cultures and countries, finding a welcoming home in English-speaking regions such as Scotland, England, Canada, and the United States. Gordon symbolizes resilience and protection, often associated with historical figures from Scottish clans, giving it a noble and timeless appeal. With its gentle yet robust sound, the name speaks of a grounded spirit, making it a beautiful choice for parents seeking a name that embodies both heritage and strength, a name that carries with it a sense of belonging to the earth and its storied past.
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