Gordon vs Eddie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Eddie

Boy #943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune"

Origin: Old English (via Edward)

Cultural Roots

English American Irish British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#943
Total SSA Count
243
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gordon Rank #1,090
Eddie Rank #943

Eddie is more popular, ranked #943 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gordon or Eddie more popular?

Eddie is more popular, ranked #943 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Gordon and Eddie mean?

Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin). Eddie means "wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune" (Old English (via Edward) origin).

Are Gordon and Eddie boy or girl names?

Gordon is primarily a boy name. Eddie is primarily a boy name.

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