Gordon vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gordon

Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Gordon Rank #1,090

Gary Rank #1,133

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gordon or Gary more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gordon and Gary mean?

Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Gordon and Gary boy or girl names?

Gordon is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.