Gorden
Pronunciation: [ g-AWRD-uhn ]
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Gorden first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 528 babies have been named Gorden in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gorden is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,433 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,433
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Gorden
Gorden is a boy name .
Gorden is currently ranked #32,433 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gorden include Gor, Gord, Gordy, Gordie, Goy, Goie, and Gorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Gorden include Gordon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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