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Gordon vs Perry

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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Perry

Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,243
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gordon Rank #1,090
Perry Rank #1,243

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 vs #1243 for Perry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gordon or Perry more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Gordon and Perry mean?

Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Gordon and Perry boy or girl names?

Gordon is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.

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