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Fox vs Gordon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fox

Boy #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the fox, cunning animal"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,113
Total SSA Count
192
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gordon

Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,090
Total SSA Count
199
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Fox Rank #1,113
Gordon Rank #1,090

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 vs #1113 for Fox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fox or Gordon more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Fox at #1113 in the United States.

What do Fox and Gordon mean?

Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Fox and Gordon boy or girl names?

Fox is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.

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