Great hill or spacious fort
Originally a Scottish surname and place name, it likely derives from the Brythonic words 'gor' meaning spacious or great and 'din' meaning fort. It became a popular given name in the 19th century, largely in honor of the British general Charles George Gordon.
About 209 boys were named Gordon in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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