Wren 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

Popularity Comparison

Wren Rank #1,027
Gordon Rank #1,090

Wren is more popular, ranked #1027 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wren or Gordon more popular?

Wren is more popular, ranked #1027 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Wren and Gordon mean?

Wren means "small songbird" (Old English origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Wren and Gordon boy or girl names?

Wren is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.

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