Gorton - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Gorton \g(o)-rton, gor-ton\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "settlement near the wedge-shaped piece of land". Also possibly a respelling of Gordon.

Gorton has 1 variant form: Gorten.

For more information, see also the related name Garton.

Baby names that sound like Gorton are Gorden and Gordan.

Gorton is a very rare 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 Gorton. Click here to compare Gorton with related baby names.