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Gordon vs Fox

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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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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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gordon or Fox more popular?

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

What do Gordon and Fox mean?

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

Are Gordon and Fox boy or girl names?

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

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