Gordon - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Gordon \g(o)-rdon, gor-don\ is pronounced GORD-en. It is of Old English and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "large fortification". Also possibly a place name meaning "hill near meadows" or "triangular hill". Name of one of the great Scottish clans. Balladeer Gordon Lightfoot; photographer Gordon Parks; hockey player Gordie Howe.

Gordon has 3 variant forms: Gordan, Gorden and Gordie.

For more information, see also the related name Gorton.

Baby names that sound like Gordon are Cardon, Corydon, Coridon, Garton, Gorten and Gradon.

Gordon is a very popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Gordon. Click here to compare Gordon with related baby names.