Gordon vs Howard

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 #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Gordon Rank #1,090

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Is Gordon or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Gordon and Howard mean?

Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Gordon and Howard boy or girl names?

Gordon is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.