Brendan vs Gordon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,013
Total SSA Count
221
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bren, Brenny

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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

Brendan Rank #1,013
Gordon Rank #1,090

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brendan ___

  • Brendan James
  • Brendan Patrick
  • Brendan Michael
  • Brendan Thomas
  • Brendan John
  • Brendan Paul

Gordon ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brendan

Siobhan Declan Caitlin Connor Fiona

If you choose Gordon

Donald Alastair Fiona Hamish Moira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brendan or Gordon more popular?

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Gordon mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Brendan and Gordon boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.

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