Monroe vs Gordon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monroe

Boy #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English American

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Monroe Rank #1,282

Gordon Rank #1,090

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 vs #1282 for Monroe.

Is Monroe or Gordon more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Monroe at #1282 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Gordon mean?

Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Monroe and Gordon boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.