Arden vs Gordon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arden

Boy #946 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great forest, eagle valley"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American

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Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English American

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Arden Rank #946

Gordon Rank #1,090

Arden is more popular, ranked #946 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Is Arden or Gordon more popular?

Arden is more popular, ranked #946 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Arden and Gordon mean?

Arden means "great forest, eagle valley" (Celtic/Old English origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Arden and Gordon boy or girl names?

Arden is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.