Gordon vs Harley

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

Harley

Boy #1,020 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"long meadow, rocky meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,020
Total SSA Count
218
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gordon Rank #1,090
Harley Rank #1,020

Harley is more popular, ranked #1020 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gordon or Harley more popular?

Harley is more popular, ranked #1020 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Gordon and Harley mean?

Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin). Harley means "long meadow, rocky meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Gordon and Harley boy or girl names?

Gordon is primarily a boy name. Harley is primarily a boy name.

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