Barron vs Gordon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barron

Boy #1,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young warrior, free man"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,016
Total SSA Count
219
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Barry, Ron

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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
Nicknames
Gordie, Gordo

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Popularity Comparison

Barron Rank #1,016
Gordon Rank #1,090

Barron is more popular, ranked #1016 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barron ___

  • Barron James
  • Barron William
  • Barron Alexander
  • Barron Michael
  • Barron Thomas
  • Barron Edward

Gordon ___

  • Gordon James
  • Gordon Scott
  • Gordon Alexander
  • Gordon Andrew
  • Gordon Bruce
  • Gordon Keith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barron or Gordon more popular?

Barron is more popular, ranked #1016 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Barron and Gordon mean?

Barron means "young warrior, free man" (Germanic origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Barron and Gordon boy or girl names?

Barron is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.

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