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Perry 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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perry or Gordon more popular?

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

What do Perry and Gordon mean?

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

Are Perry and Gordon boy or girl names?

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

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