Gordon vs Dash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gordon

Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English American

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Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Gordon Rank #1,090

Dash Rank #969

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Is Gordon or Dash more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Gordon and Dash mean?

Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin). Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin).

Are Gordon and Dash boy or girl names?

Gordon is primarily a boy name. Dash is primarily a boy name.