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Mike vs Gordon

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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Popularity Comparison

Mike Rank #1,011
Gordon Rank #1,090

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mike or Gordon more popular?

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Mike and Gordon mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Mike and Gordon boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.

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