Gordon vs Stephen

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
Nicknames
Gordie, Gordo

Playground Safety Score

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Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English Irish Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#378
Total SSA Count
864
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Steve, Stevie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gordon Rank #1,090
Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gordon ___

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

Stephen ___

  • Stephen James
  • Stephen Michael
  • Stephen John
  • Stephen Patrick
  • Stephen Thomas
  • Stephen David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gordon

Donald Alastair Fiona Hamish Moira

If you choose Stephen

Michael Christopher Jennifer Elizabeth Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gordon or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Gordon and Stephen mean?

Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Gordon and Stephen boy or girl names?

Gordon is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.

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