Bowie vs Gordon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowie

Boy #1,211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"yellow-haired, blonde"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American English

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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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Bowie Rank #1,211

Gordon Rank #1,090

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 vs #1211 for Bowie.

Is Bowie or Gordon more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Bowie at #1211 in the United States.

What do Bowie and Gordon mean?

Bowie means "yellow-haired, blonde" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Bowie and Gordon boy or girl names?

Bowie is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.