Boy name
Gordon name meaning
“broad hill; spacious fort”
Gordon is a masculine name of Scottish origin commonly linked to the meanings broad hill or spacious fort. It comes from the Scottish place name and surname Gordon. The proposed derivation uses Brittonic elements meaning broad and hill or fort, accounting for the two related interpretations.
What does Gordon mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Gordon
From the Scottish place name and surname Gordon. It is often linked to Brittonic elements meaning broad and hill or fort.
Name combinations with Gordon
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Gordon, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Gordon: broad hill; spacious fort
- Langit: the expanse of sky above the earth
- Priyatna: alert, careful in one's actions
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Meaning of each word
- Gordon: broad hill; spacious fort
- Putrajaya: a victorious son
- Krisno: black or dark-colored
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Gordon Tjokrorahardjo
Meaning of each word
- Gordon: broad hill; spacious fort
- Tjokrorahardjo: discus and well-being
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Ardiansyah Gordon Hapsoro
Meaning of each word
- Ardiansyah: mountain and king
- Gordon: broad hill; spacious fort
- Hapsoro: male celestial being
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Gordon Raditya
Meaning of each word
- Gordon: broad hill; spacious fort
- Raditya: the sun
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Gordon Pradoto Aprilianto
Meaning of each word
- Gordon: broad hill; spacious fort
- Pradoto: legal case, court
- Aprilianto: associated with April
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How to pronounce Gordon
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦺꦴꦂꦢꦺꦴꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮧᮁᮓᮧᮔ᮪ |
Is Gordon a boy’s name?
Yes, Gordon is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Gordon ranks #4,047 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Gordon
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Gordon
- Gordon Tobing · b. 1925
- Gordon Butar Butar · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Gordon
What is the meaning of Gordon?
Gordon means broad hill; spacious fort. From the Scottish place name and surname Gordon. It is often linked to Brittonic elements meaning broad and hill or fort.
Is Gordon a boy’s name?
Yes, Gordon is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Gordon?
Gordon is of European origin.
How many syllables does Gordon have?
Gordon has 2 syllables (Gor-don) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Gordon?
Gordon ranks #4,047 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Gordon?
Some ideas: Gordon Langit Priyatna; Gordon Putrajaya Krisno; Gordon Tjokrorahardjo.
Famous people named Gordon?
Notable people named Gordon include Gordon Tobing, Gordon Butar Butar.
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